热气腾腾 Steaming
Explanation
形容热气蒸腾的样子，也形容气氛热烈或情绪高涨。
Describes the appearance of rising steam; also describes a lively atmosphere or high spirits.
Origin Story
隆冬时节，小镇的集市上人声鼎沸，热气腾腾。摊位上摆满了各种各样的食物，热腾腾的包子，香喷喷的烤红薯，还有冒着热气的汤面。热气在寒冷的空气中弥漫，让人感到温暖和舒适。孩子们围着糖葫芦摊，欢声笑语，大人们则在讨价还价，买卖货物。不远处，戏台上锣鼓喧天，演员们唱着戏，台下观众看得津津有味。整座集市都充满了过年的喜庆气氛，热气腾腾，洋溢着幸福的味道。人们脸上洋溢着笑容，彼此祝福，整个集市都充满着快乐和希望。就连路边的腊肉，都因为这热气腾腾的氛围而显得更加诱人。这热气腾腾不仅是温度的体现，更是人情味和节日气氛的完美融合，是一幅浓墨重彩的冬日图景。
In the dead of winter, the town's market was bustling and steaming. The stalls were filled with all sorts of food: steaming buns, fragrant roasted sweet potatoes, and steaming noodle soup. The steam permeated the cold air, bringing warmth and comfort. Children surrounded a candied-hawthorn-on-a-stick stall, laughing and chattering happily, while adults haggled over prices and traded goods. Not far away, drums and gongs resounded from a theatrical stage, actors sang operas, and the audience below watched with great interest. The entire market was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year, steaming with happiness and overflowing with the taste of joy. People's faces were beaming, they were exchanging greetings, and the entire market was filled with happiness and hope. Even the cured meats on the roadside seemed more enticing thanks to this bustling atmosphere. This steaming warmth wasn't just a manifestation of temperature, but a perfect blend of human warmth and festive atmosphere—a richly painted winter scene.
Usage
常用来形容食物热气蒸腾的样子，以及气氛热烈或情绪高涨的状态。
Often used to describe the appearance of steaming food, as well as a lively atmosphere or high spirits.
Examples
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一碗热气腾腾的面条，驱散了冬日的寒冷。
yì wǎn rè qì téng téng de miàntiáo, qūsàn le dōng rì de hánlěng.
A bowl of steaming noodles dispelled the winter chill.
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会议现场气氛热烈，热气腾腾。
huìyì xiànchǎng qìfēn rèliè, rè qì téng téng
The atmosphere at the meeting was enthusiastic and lively