热 (rè)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Hot
Having a high temperature.
Examples
🗣 夏天的上海很热。
💬 Shanghai is very hot in summer.
Etymology
‘热’ (rè) has origins in describing temperature and warmth, historically linked to both physical heat and emotional intensity.
How & Where It’s Used
‘热’ is frequently used in spoken language, especially in discussing weather or temperature. It appears in both formal and informal registers across regions.
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Tags: adjective, weather