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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
热衷rèzhōngto feel strongly aboutHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #8478, Very Hard
热衷rèzhōngto be fond ofHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #8478, Very Hard
热衷rèzhōngobsessionHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #8478, Very Hard
热衷rèzhōngdeep commitmentHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #8478, Very Hard
rèzhōng(re4zhong1)re zhong T4
  1. 1to feel strongly about
  2. 2to be fond of
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March 24, 2026

热衷(熱衷)rèzhōng(re4zhong1)

热衷 (rèzhōng) refers to a strong enthusiasm or deep commitment towards an interest or activity. It is often used to describe someone who is passionate or obsessed with a particular hobby, cause, or pursuit, indicating a level of dedication that goes beyond casual interest.

Strokes20Frequency#8478DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

热衷 reflects a common aspect of Chinese culture where commitment to hobbies, work, or social causes is often viewed positively. This aligns with the cultural value placed on perseverance and dedication in one's pursuits.

Memory tip

Imagine a hot (热) flame that is very devoted (衷) to keeping a fire going. The visual of a fire that is 'zealous' about burning symbolizes the passion behind 热衷, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 热衷

rèzhōng(re4zhong1)
1to feel strongly about
2to be fond of
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About 热衷

热衷Simplified
熱衷Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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热爱 (rè'ài) - use 热衷 when emphasizing a strong enthusiasm or obsession, whereas 热爱 conveys a deep love or affection for something without the same connotation of obsession.

Usage Notes

热衷 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more commonly found in written language. Be cautious not to confuse it with '热爱' (rè'ài), which is more about love rather than obsession. Common collocations include 热衷于 (to be keen on) and 热衷于某事 (to be fond of something).

HSK Study Tips

While 热衷 is not an HSK word, it can be connected to the HSK 4 level vocabulary related to hobbies and interests. Students should focus on understanding the nuances of passion versus mere interest, especially when using 热衷 in conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 热衷 with 兴趣 (xìngqù), which means 'interest' without the strong emotional commitment. For example, saying '我对这个有兴趣' (I have interest in this) is correct, but if you want to express strong passion, you should say '我对这个热衷'.

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Component characters

热rèto warm up
HSK 110 strokes灬
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衷zhōnginner feelings
10 strokes衣
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How to say to feel strongly about in Chinese

“to feel strongly about” in Chinese is热衷rèzhōng

热衷 (rèzhōng) refers to a strong enthusiasm or deep commitment towards an interest or activity. It is often used to describe someone who is passionate or obsessed with a particular hobby, cause, or pursuit, indicating a level of dedication that goes beyond casual interest.

When to use 热衷

热衷 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more commonly found in written language. Be cautious not to confuse it with '热爱' (rè'ài), which is more about love rather than obsession. Common collocations include 热衷于 (to be keen on) and 热衷于某事 (to be fond of something).

热衷 or something close to it

热爱 (rè'ài) - use 热衷 when emphasizing a strong enthusiasm or obsession, whereas 热爱 conveys a deep love or affection for something without the same connotation of obsession.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 热衷 with 兴趣 (xìngqù), which means 'interest' without the strong emotional commitment. For example, saying '我对这个有兴趣' (I have interest in this) is correct, but if you want to express strong passion, you should say '我对这个热衷'.

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