Chinese · Adjectives
热
rè
Hot
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a high temperature.
Example
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.