chìliè

炽烈

Word · AdjectiveTraditional熾烈

blazing; fierce; intense; passionate

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

(of fire) blazing fiercely; raging

Describes flames burning with great intensity and heat. Often used for bonfires, flames, or destructive fires.

Gōu篝
huǒ火
zài在
chì炽
liè烈
de地
rán燃
shāo烧
 ,
zhào照
liàng亮
le了
zhěng整
gè个
shān山
gǔ谷
 。

The bonfire was burning fiercely, illuminating the entire valley.

Chì炽
liè烈
de的
huǒ火
yàn焰
tūn吞
shì噬
le了
zhěng整
zuò座
dà大
lóu楼
 。

The raging flames devoured the entire building.

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Zhàn战
shì士
men们
wéi围
zhe着
chì炽
liè烈
de的
huǒ火
duī堆
qǔ取
nuǎn暖
 。

The soldiers gathered around the blazing fire to warm themselves.

2.

adjective

(of emotion) intense; passionate; fervent

literary

Describes strong feelings such as love, patriotism, or desire. Carries a literary, elevated register and implies deep sincerity.

Tā他
duì对
zǔ祖
guó国
huái怀
zhe着
chì炽
liè烈
de的
gǎn感
qíng情
 。

He harbors fervent feelings toward his motherland.

Liǎng两
rén人
zhī之
jiān间
de的
ài爱
yī依
rán然
chì炽
liè烈
rú如
chū初
 。

The love between the two remains as passionate as ever.

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Tā他
chì炽
liè烈
de的
mù目
guāng光
ràng让
tā她
gǎn感
dào到
bù不
ān安
 。

His intense gaze made her feel uneasy.