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    Describing enthusiasm with 热情 (rèqíng)

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    Structure

    热情 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    热情 (rèqíng) is an adjective meaning "enthusiastic" or "warm-hearted." It is used to describe people, attitudes, or actions that are full of warmth and eagerness. You can use it with 地 (de) before a verb to describe how an action is performed enthusiastically.

    Examples

    • 她总是很热情地招待每一位客人。

      tā zǒngshì hěn rèqíng de zhāodài měi yī wèi kèrén.

      She always warmly welcomes every guest.

    • 我们的邻居特别热情,经常送水果过来。

      wǒmen de línjū tèbié rèqíng, jīngcháng sòng shuǐguǒ guòlái.

      Our neighbors are especially warm and often bring us fruit.

    • 他对工作充满了热情,每天都干劲十足。

      tā duì gōngzuò chōngmǎn le rèqíng, měitiān dōu gànjìn shízú.

      He is full of enthusiasm for his work and is energetic every day.

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