Use '热的' to describe something that is hot in temperature, from food to weather.
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- Describes high temperature, like hot food.
- Used for food, drinks, weather, and objects.
- Opposite of 'cold' (冷的).
Overview
“热的” 是一个非常基础和常用的中文形容词，主要用来描述物体或环境的温度高于人体感觉的舒适温度，或者指代一种温暖的状态。它的反义词是“冷的”。在日常交流中，“热的”使用频率极高，涵盖了从饮食到天气，再到人际关系等多个方面。
“热的”最常见的用法是直接放在名词前面作定语，例如“热的汤”、“热的水”。也可以用在动词后面作补语，表示状态的持续，例如“汤很热”。此外，它还可以单独使用，例如在问答中：“这个东西是热的吗？”“是的，它是热的。”
- 1饮食方面：描述食物或饮料的温度，如“热的咖啡”、“热包子”。2. 天气方面：描述气候炎热，如“今天很热”、“夏天热”。3. 物体方面：描述物体被加热或本身温度高，如“暖气开得很热”、“发烧的头很热”。4. 人际关系：比喻关系亲近、热情，如“热情的招待”、“热烈欢迎”。5. 身体感受：描述身体发热，如“我感觉有点热”。
指温度非常高，可能导致烫伤。比“热的”程度更强，带有危险性，如“开水很烫”、“小心烫”。
通常用于形容气氛、欢迎、掌声等，强调程度深、气氛浓厚，多用于抽象事物，如“热烈的掌声”、“热烈欢迎”。“热的”则多指具体的温度。
指温度适中，令人感到舒适，或比喻情感上的关怀和亲切。它比“热的”程度要低，更侧重于舒适和情感层面，如“温暖的阳光”、“温暖的拥抱”。
Examples
这杯咖啡太热了，请等一会儿再喝。
everydayThis cup of coffee is too hot, please wait a moment before drinking.
今天天气非常热，出门请注意防暑。
daily lifeThe weather is very hot today, please take precautions against heatstroke when going out.
刚出炉的面包很热，小心烫手。
kitchenThe freshly baked bread is very hot, be careful not to burn your hands.
他热情地接待了远道而来的客人。
social interactionHe warmly welcomed the guests who came from afar.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
热死了
hot enough to die (exaggeration for very hot)
天气热
weather is hot
热饮
hot drink
Often Confused With
'烫' specifically refers to a temperature high enough to cause scalding or burning. '热的' is a more general term for high temperature.
'温暖' describes a pleasant, comfortable warmth, often used for feelings or mild temperatures. '热的' indicates a higher, potentially uncomfortable temperature.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
1. '热的' is a very common adjective for temperature. 2. It can be used with '很' (hěn) or '非常' (fēicháng) to intensify the meaning. 3. Pay attention to context to differentiate between literal heat and metaphorical warmth/passion.
Common Mistakes
1. Confusing '热的' with '烫' when describing potentially dangerous temperatures. 2. Overusing '热的' for metaphorical warmth; '温暖的' or '热情' might be more appropriate. 3. Forgetting the particle '的' when using it attributively (e.g., '热汤' instead of '热的汤', which is also acceptable but '热的汤' is more explicit).
Tips
Distinguish from 'Warm'
Remember '热的' means hot, potentially too hot to touch comfortably. Use '温暖的' (wēnnuǎn de) for a comfortable, pleasant warmth.
Be careful with '烫'
'烫' (tàng) implies a dangerously high temperature that can burn. Use '热的' for general high temperatures and '烫' when there's a risk of scalding.
Hot drinks are common
In Chinese culture, hot beverages like tea and water are preferred over cold ones, especially for health reasons. Saying '一杯热茶' (yì bēi rè chá - a cup of hot tea) is very common.
Word Origin
The character '热' originally depicted fire (灬) and a person (若), signifying intense heat. The addition of '的' turns it into an adjective.
Cultural Context
In many East Asian cultures, including Chinese, consuming hot beverages and food is often associated with health benefits and comfort, especially during colder months or when feeling unwell.
Memory Tip
Imagine steam rising from a hot bowl of soup - '热的' soup makes you feel warm all over!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“热的”表示温度高，但还在可接受范围内。“烫”表示温度极高，可能导致烫伤，程度比“热的”更强烈。
可以直接形容人的体温高（例如“他发烧了，头很热”），但不能直接形容人的性格（如“他很热”）。形容人热情可以用“热情”（rèqíng）或“热情好客”（rèqíng hàokè）。
“热的”指温度高，可能让人感到不适。“温暖的”指温度适中，让人感到舒适，也常用来比喻情感上的关怀。
可以。例如，在回答问题时：“这杯咖啡是热的吗？”“是的，是热的。”
Test Yourself
冬天喝一碗______的汤，感觉真舒服。
这里描述的是冬天喝汤的感受，需要温度高的汤才能带来舒服的感觉，所以选择“热的”。
夏天天气______，很多人选择待在空调房里。
夏天天气炎热，用“热的”来形容最贴切。
我 / 喝 / 不 / 了 / 太 ______ / 了
句子“我喝不了了”后面加上“太热的了”表示因为太热而无法喝，符合语境。
Score: /3
Summary
Use '热的' to describe something that is hot in temperature, from food to weather.
- Describes high temperature, like hot food.
- Used for food, drinks, weather, and objects.
- Opposite of 'cold' (冷的).
Distinguish from 'Warm'
Remember '热的' means hot, potentially too hot to touch comfortably. Use '温暖的' (wēnnuǎn de) for a comfortable, pleasant warmth.
Be careful with '烫'
'烫' (tàng) implies a dangerously high temperature that can burn. Use '热的' for general high temperatures and '烫' when there's a risk of scalding.
Hot drinks are common
In Chinese culture, hot beverages like tea and water are preferred over cold ones, especially for health reasons. Saying '一杯热茶' (yì bēi rè chá - a cup of hot tea) is very common.
Examples
4 of 4这杯咖啡太热了，请等一会儿再喝。
This cup of coffee is too hot, please wait a moment before drinking.
今天天气非常热，出门请注意防暑。
The weather is very hot today, please take precautions against heatstroke when going out.
刚出炉的面包很热，小心烫手。
The freshly baked bread is very hot, be careful not to burn your hands.
他热情地接待了远道而来的客人。
He warmly welcomed the guests who came from afar.
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