ci3 jit6熾熱炽热
Jyutpingci3 jit6
Yalechi yiht
Definition
Extremely hot; blazing hot.
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How it's used
While often used for physical temperature, this term is frequently applied metaphorically to describe intense emotions, such as passion or enthusiasm. It carries a more literary or dramatic weight than simple words like 熱, making it suitable for descriptions of extreme conditions or profound feelings. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to describe the weather, where people would simply say 好熱.
Examples
The summer sun is so blazing hot that it makes people dizzy.
They are full of burning passion for this project.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who is physically hot from a fever or exercise, as it implies an intense, almost overwhelming heat or fire-like quality rather than just a high body temperature.
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Grammar guides
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