热忱
rèchén
zeal, ardor
Part of speech · noun / adjective
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 他对工作充满热忱。He is full of enthusiasm for his work.
- 志愿者们满怀热忱地服务。The volunteers serve with wholehearted zeal.
Collocations
满怀热忱工作热忱充满热忱热忱服务
Mnemonic
热 rè "hot, ardent" + 忱 chén "sincerity, true feeling": ardent, heartfelt sincerity, i.e. zeal, enthusiasm, devotion. Korean renders it as "zeal, enthusiasm". It refers to a warm, sincere heart toward work or people (工作热忱 zeal for work, 满怀热忱 full of zeal). Where 热情 (warmth, passion) is outward warmth, 热忱 leans toward sincere zeal welling from within. 忱 means "sincerity, true heart" (a rare character); 热 means "hot".
Related
热情热诚热心诚意
Quick check
What is the nuance of 热忱 versus 热情?