热烈

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Usage and Nuance

The adjective 热烈 (rèliè) conveys a strong sense of enthusiasm, passion, or intensity. It is often used to describe warm, energetic reactions such as applause, discussions, or welcomes. When you say 热烈欢迎, it means a very warm and heartfelt welcome, often used in formal or celebratory contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 热烈欢迎 (warmly welcome): Used to express sincere and enthusiastic greetings.
  • 热烈讨论 (enthusiastic discussion): Indicates a lively and passionate exchange of ideas.
  • 热烈 (enthusiastic applause): Describes loud and heartfelt clapping from an audience.

Register and Tone

热烈 is formal and positive, suitable for speeches, written announcements, and polite conversation. It is not casual slang but rather a respectful and expressive word.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 热烈 with 热情 (rèqíng), which also means enthusiastic but is more about personal warmth and friendliness. 热烈 emphasizes intensity and fervor, often in group or public contexts.

Example Sentences

The audience gave enthusiastic applause to the performance.

They enthusiastically discussed the feasibility of this project.

Warmly welcome all the guests!