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Rè Nao
Literal: Hot and Noisy
Daily LifeMeaning
A bustling, lively, festive atmosphere — and the Chinese love of it. Unlike Western preferences for quiet and space, Chinese culture often equates liveliness with happiness. A good restaurant is renao; a quiet one might seem sad.
Usage Example
“Let's go to that restaurant — it's always so renao.”