buk6 saai3曝曬曝晒

Jyutpingbuk6 saai3

Yalebuhk saai

Definition

To be exposed to strong, blazing sunlight.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the intensity of the sun and the resulting physical discomfort or damage. It is almost always used in a negative context, implying that the exposure is excessive or harmful. People often use it to warn others about the risk of sunburn or heatstroke during the peak hours of a summer day.

Examples

nei5你mai1咪喺hai2出ceot1面min6曝bou6曬saai3啦，laa1快faai3啲di1入jap6嚟lai4避bei6暑。

Don't stay out there in the sun, come inside to cool off quickly.

keoi5佢喺hai2沙saa1灘taan1曝bou6曬saai3咗zo2成sing4個go3下haa6晝，zau3皮pei4膚fu1都dou1紅hung4晒。

He was exposed to the sun on the beach for the whole afternoon, and his skin turned all red.

Common phrases

coeng4長kei4期bou6曝saai3曬

prolonged exposure to the sun

bou6曝saai3曬gwo3過dou6度

overexposed to the sun

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general sunbathing, but unlike the English term, this word carries a strong connotation of being 'baked' or 'scorched' by harsh, unforgiving sunlight rather than a relaxing leisure activity.