🇨🇳 How to say

“hot” in Chinese

热rè
Illustration of "hot" in a Chinese cultural setting
A busy street in summer, with people fanning themselves and sipping cold drinks. The sun beats down on shimmering pavement, and a digital thermometer on a building shows 38°C.

Usage note

Use 热 to describe high temperatures, whether for weather, objects, or food. It's neutral and common in daily conversation, just like 'hot' in English.

Examples

  • 今天很热。

    It's very hot today.

  • 水太热了。

    The water is too hot.

  • 我喜欢热茶。

    I like hot tea.

Quick check

What does "热" mean?

  • A. hot
  • B. tired
  • C. old
  • D. slow

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