bou6 laang5 bou6 jit6暴冷暴熱暴冷暴热
Jyutpingbou6 laang5 bou6 jit6
Yalebouh láahng bouh yiht
Definition
To experience sudden and extreme changes in temperature.
colloquialweatherhealth
How it's used
This phrase describes extreme and rapid temperature swings rather than just a gradual change. It is frequently used to complain about unpredictable weather or to describe a physical environment that is poorly regulated, such as a room with an aggressive air conditioner.
Examples
The weather is fluctuating between hot and cold, it is very easy to get sick.
Can your body adapt to an environment that goes from freezing to scorching?
Related words
Common phrases
the weather is fluctuating wildly between hot and cold
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 忽冷忽熱, which is more common in written Chinese; 暴冷暴熱 is specifically used to emphasize the intensity and suddenness of the shift.
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Grammar guides
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