Meaning
热情 describes a warm, enthusiastic, and passionate attitude toward people or activities. It can refer to someone's enthusiastic personality, a warm welcome, or genuine passion for something. The word combines 热 (hot) with 情 (feeling/emotion) to convey the idea of 'heated emotions' or warmth of heart.
Usage
Native speakers use 热情 to describe people who are welcoming and friendly, or to express genuine enthusiasm for hobbies, causes, or work. It's commonly used in social contexts when praising someone's hospitality or attitude. Can function as both an adjective (热情的人 - enthusiastic person) and a noun (充满热情 - full of enthusiasm).
Examples
- 01她热情地招待每一位客人。.She warmly entertains every guest.
- 02他对工作充满热情。.He is full of enthusiasm for his work.
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Common collocations
- 热情地欢迎to warmly welcome
- 充满热情to be full of enthusiasm
- 工作热情enthusiasm for work
- 热情高涨enthusiasm runs high
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 热 (heat) with 情 (emotion), literally meaning 'hot emotion' or 'warm feeling,' which metaphorically represents enthusiasm and passionate feelings.