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热腾腾
rètēngtēng
Description
"热腾腾"用来说吃的东西刚做好，还冒着热气，很热的样子。
"热腾腾" is used to describe food that has just been made and is still steaming hot.
我们常常说"热腾腾的饭"或者"热腾腾的包子"。
We often say "热腾腾的饭" (steaming hot rice) or "热腾腾的包子" (steaming hot buns).
Meanings
热腾腾rètēngtēng
steaming hot; piping hot (of food)
妈妈端来一碗热腾腾的面。
Mom brought a bowl of steaming hot noodles.
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Notes
- Etymology
热 (hot) + reduplicated 腾腾, an ABB vivid adjective pattern describing rising steam.
- Nuance
mostly used for hot food or drinks freshly made, often with 的 before a noun.
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