A2 adjective Neutral 1 min read

热门

rè mén /rèmén/

Popular; in demand; trending; widely liked or sought after.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates popularity and high demand.
  • Used for trending products, topics, and media.
  • Common in everyday conversations about what's 'in'.

Overview

热门 (rèmén) 是一个非常常用的中文词,表示“受欢迎的”、“流行的”、“抢手的”或“趋势性的”。它描述了事物当前的状态,即被大众广泛接受、喜爱或追捧。这个词的流行程度很高,几乎在日常生活的各个方面都能听到或看到。

作为形容词,热门通常直接修饰名词,放在名词前面。例如,热门话题 (rèmén huàtí - popular topic),热门商品 (rèmén shāngpǐn - popular product),热门电影 (rèmén diànyǐng - popular movie)。它也可以用在“是…热门”的结构中,表示某事物是某个领域的焦点或热门选择。

教育与职业:指热门专业、热门职业、热门学校等。例如:“计算机科学是目前最热门的留学专业。”

火是一个口语化的词,意思和热门非常接近,甚至更强烈,表示“非常火爆”、“极受欢迎”。例如:“这部电影太火了!”。热门比火更书面化一些,但两者在很多场合可以互换使用。

流行更侧重于事物在一段时间内被广泛模仿和接受,强调的是一种风尚或潮流。热门则更强调事物的受欢迎程度和需求量,可以是短暂的,也可以是持续的。

Examples

1

这款新出的游戏非常热门,吸引了大量玩家。

everyday

This newly released game is very popular, attracting a large number of players.

2

在选择专业时,他优先考虑了那些当前比较热门的领域。

academic

When choosing a major, he prioritized fields that are currently more in demand.

3

你知道最近什么电视剧最热门吗?

informal

Do you know which TV series is the hottest recently?

4

该城市成为了今年夏季最热门的旅游目的地之一。

news/report

The city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations this summer.

Common Collocations

热门话题 hot topic / popular topic
热门商品 popular product / in-demand item
热门电影 popular movie
热门搜索 trending search
热门职位 popular job / in-demand position

Common Phrases

热门话题

hot topic

热门搜索

trending search

热门景点

popular tourist attraction

Often Confused With

热门 vs 流行

'流行' (liúxíng) emphasizes a trend or fashion that is widely adopted, often involving imitation. '热门' (rèmén) focuses more on the degree of popularity and demand, which might be temporary or sustained.

热门 vs

'火' (huǒ) is a colloquial term meaning very popular or 'on fire', often used with more intensity than '热门'. While very similar, '热门' can be slightly more formal or neutral.

Grammar Patterns

热门 + Noun (e.g., 热门话题) Noun + 很/非常 + 热门 (e.g., 这个话题很热门) 是 + 热门 + Noun (e.g., 是热门选择)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '热门' is widely used in modern Chinese, particularly in contexts related to consumer goods, media, and social trends. It's generally neutral to positive in connotation. It can be used in both spoken and written Chinese, fitting well in everyday conversations, news reports, and marketing materials.


Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes confuse '热门' with '流行' or '火'. While similar, '流行' focuses on the trend aspect, and '火' is more colloquial and intense. Ensure you use '热门' when emphasizing demand and general popularity.

Tips

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Think 'Trending Now'

Use '热门' when something is currently capturing a lot of attention or demand. It's about what people are talking about or buying right now.

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Avoid Overuse

While common, try not to overuse '热门' for everything. Sometimes a more specific adjective might be better depending on the context.

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Reflects Consumer Trends

The concept of '热门' is very relevant in Chinese culture, especially in consumerism and entertainment, reflecting fast-paced trends and market demand.

Word Origin

The word '热门' is composed of '热' (rè), meaning 'hot' or 'warm', and '门' (mén), which in this context implies 'door' or 'gate', suggesting something that many people are trying to get through or access. It literally suggests something that is 'hot' and therefore has many people trying to get in.

Cultural Context

The concept of '热门' is deeply embedded in modern Chinese society, reflecting rapid consumerism and the influence of media and internet trends. Identifying what's '热门' is often key to marketing, social engagement, and understanding current public interests.

Memory Tip

Think of '热门' as something that generates a lot of '热' (heat/buzz) because people want it. Imagine a crowd gathering around something that's 'hot'!

Frequently Asked Questions

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“流行”侧重于一种风尚或潮流,事物被广泛模仿。“热门”更侧重于受欢迎的程度和需求量,不一定有模仿的意味。

“热门”可以用在各种场合,包括描述商品、话题、电影、专业、旅游景点等,只要是受欢迎或需求量大的事物都可以用“热门”来形容。

是的,“热门”通常是褒义词,因为它表示事物受到了大众的喜爱和关注,是积极的状态。

“火”是更口语化的表达,意思和“热门”非常接近,有时甚至更强调受欢迎的程度。“热门”相对更正式一些,但两者在很多情况下可以互换使用。

Test Yourself

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这部电影是今年最______的影片之一。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 热门

句子描述的是“今年”最受欢迎的影片,因此“热门”最符合语境。

multiple choice

“这个话题现在非常______。”

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 热门

“热门”表示受欢迎、受关注,符合大家都在谈论的语境。

sentence building

造一个关于商品的热门句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这是个热门商品。

“热门”作为形容词,通常放在名词前修饰,如“热门商品”。

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