Meaning
热血 literally means 'hot blood' and refers to passionate, enthusiastic, or fervent feelings, especially the kind of youthful idealism and energy that drives people to fight for causes or pursue dreams with intensity. It carries connotations of courage, vitality, and unwavering commitment.
Usage
Commonly used to describe young people full of passion and idealism, or to characterize stories, anime, and media featuring heroic struggles and emotional intensity. The term often appears in phrases like 热血青年 (passionate youth) and is especially popular in descriptions of action-oriented entertainment. It has a positive, admiring tone.
Examples
- 01他是一个满腔热血的青年，立志要改变世界。, .He is a passionate young person determined to change the world.
- 02这部电影讲述了一群热血战士保卫国家的故事。.This film tells the story of a group of passionate warriors defending their country.
Characters
Common collocations
- 热血青年passionate youth, hot-blooded young person
- 热血沸腾blood boiling with excitement
- 热血动漫hot-blooded anime (action-oriented)
- 满腔热血full of passionate enthusiasm
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 热 (hot) and 血 (blood) to create a metaphor linking physical warmth of blood with emotional warmth and passion, reflecting traditional Chinese medicine concepts where blood temperature relates to vitality and spirit.