Definition

1. Noun:
   • Zeal; Ardor; Fervor: A strong feeling of energetic enthusiasm, passion, and eagerness, especially for a cause, duty, or goal. It implies a deep, heartfelt commitment.
   • Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy làm việc với nhiệt huyết. (He works with zeal.)
  • Cô ấy có nhiệt huyết cách mạng. (She has revolutionary fervor.)
  • Tuổi trẻ đầy nhiệt huyết. (Youth is full of enthusiasm.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a formal or literary tone and is used to describe a profound, sustained passion, not a fleeting excitement. It is commonly associated with noble causes, professional dedication, or idealistic pursuits.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhiệt tình (n): Enthusiasm, eagerness. This is a more common, everyday synonym that can sometimes imply a slightly less intense or deep passion than "nhiệt huyết."
  • Anh ấy nhiệt tình giúp đỡ mọi người. (He is enthusiastic about helping people.)

Synonyms

• Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
• Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling.
• Ardor: Enthusiasm or passion.
• Passion: Strong and barely controllable emotion.
• Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.

Related Idioms

• Trái tim nhiệt huyết: A passionate/ardent heart.
  • Cô ấy là một giáo viên với trái tim nhiệt huyết. (She is a teacher with a passionate heart.)
• Tuổi trẻ nhiệt huyết: Zealous/ardent youth.
  • Tuổi trẻ nhiệt huyết là tương lai của đất nước. (Ardent youth is the future of the country.)

1. Zeal, enthusiansm
   • Thanh niên đầy nhiệt huyết
     Youth is full of zeal