rèqì

热气

HSK 7-9Word · NounTraditional熱氣

hot air; steam; enthusiasm

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

hot air; steam

Refers to visible warm air or vapor rising from hot objects, food, or environments.

Chú厨
fáng房
lǐ里
rè热
qì气
téng腾
téng腾
 。

The kitchen is steaming hot.

Gāng刚
chū出
guō锅
de的
bāo包
zi子
mào冒
zhe着
rè热
qì气
 。

The freshly steamed buns are giving off steam.

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Tā他
duān端
zhe着
yī一
bēi杯
rè热
qì气
téng腾
téng腾
de的
kā咖
fēi啡
 。

He is holding a cup of steaming hot coffee.

2.

noun

enthusiasm; fervor; lively atmosphere

Figurative usage describing passionate mood, high morale, or heated atmosphere in discussions or activities.

Rén人
duō多
yì议
lùn论
duō多
 ,
rè热
qì气
gāo高
 ,
gàn干
jìn劲
dà大
 。

With more people there is more discussion, high enthusiasm, and great drive.

Huì会
chǎng场
lǐ里
rè热
qì气
gāo高
zhǎng涨
 。

The atmosphere in the conference hall was fervent.

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Dà大
jiā家
tǎo讨
lùn论
de的
rè热
qì气
hěn很
gāo高
 。

Everyone's discussion was filled with great enthusiasm.