Learning Chinese: How to Say "Hot" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 热
Pinyin: rè
Pronunciation: rè
English Translation: Hot
Usage:
"热 (rè)" means "hot" in Chinese. It can be used to describe the temperature, food, or drinks.
Example:
Chinese: 今天很热。
Pinyin: Jīntiān hěn rè.
English: Today is very hot.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "热 (rè)" that you may hear:
很热 (hěn rè): Literally means "very hot."
烫 (tàng): Means "scalding hot" or "too hot to handle."
温热 (wēn rè): Means "warm" or "slightly hot."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "热 (rè)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "hot" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "热 (rè)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"热 (rè)" is an adjective, so it must be placed before the noun it describes.
For example: 热水 (rè shuǐ) means "hot water."
"热 (rè)" can also be used as a verb, meaning "to heat up."
For example: 请把水加热 (qǐng bǎ shuǐ jiārè), which means "Please heat up the water."
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