Definition

1. Noun:
   • Zeal; Ardor; Enthusiasm: A strong feeling of eagerness, passion, and energetic dedication towards a cause, goal, or activity. It implies heartfelt enthusiasm and a sincere, fervent desire to participate or contribute.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy làm việc với một nhiệt tâm đáng khâm phục. (He works with admirable zeal.)
  • Cô giáo được học sinh yêu quý vì nhiệt tâm giảng dạy. (The teacher is loved by her students for her ardor in teaching.)
  • Chúng tôi cần những tình nguyện viên đầy nhiệt tâm cho dự án này. (We need full of enthusiasm volunteers for this project.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "nhiệt tâm" often carries a positive connotation of sincere, selfless passion. It is frequently used in contexts involving work, study, teaching, volunteering, or community service to describe a pure and dedicated motivation.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhiệt huyết (n): fervor, passion (often for a long-term ideal or youth's passion). (The passion of youth.)
• Hăng hái (adj): eager, enthusiastic. (He is very eager to participate.)
• Sốt sắng (adj): keen, earnest, zealous. (A keen working attitude.)

Synonyms

• Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
• Ardor: Enthusiasm or passion.
• Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling.
• Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Related Idioms

• "Nhiệt tình cộng với ngu dốt là phá hoại": A proverb meaning "Zeal without knowledge is ruinous," highlighting that passion must be guided by understanding.
• "Làm việc hết mình": To work with all one's heart (a phrase describing a similar attitude as "nhiệt tâm").

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