热情 (rèqíng)

Describes a person who is warm, friendly, and enthusiastic in dealing with others. As a noun it means passion or enthusiasm. It is often used to praise someone's hospitality or eagerness.

Meanings

[adj] Warm, enthusiastic, hospitable.
[noun] Passion, enthusiasm, warmth.

Example Sentences

她对客人很热情。 Tā duì kèrén hěn rèqíng. She is very warm toward guests.

他对工作充满热情。 Tā duì gōngzuò chōngmǎn rèqíng. He is full of passion for his work.

中国人非常热情好客。 Zhōngguórén fēicháng rèqíng hàokè. Chinese people are very warm and hospitable.

谢谢你热情地帮助我。 Xièxie nǐ rèqíng de bāngzhù wǒ. Thank you for your enthusiastic help.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
很热情	very warm, very enthusiastic
热情地	warmly, enthusiastically (adverb form)
热情好客	warm and hospitable
充满热情	full of enthusiasm
对…热情	enthusiastic about / warm toward ...

Memory Hook

热 means hot and 情 means feeling: 热情 is a heart that burns hot with warmth for others.