cing1 jit6清熱清热
Jyutpingcing1 jit6
Yalechīng yiht
Definition
To clear or alleviate internal heat, in traditional Chinese medicine.
colloquialhealthfood
How it's used
This term is deeply rooted in the concept of heatiness, or 熱氣, which is a cornerstone of traditional Cantonese dietary culture. It is almost exclusively used in the context of health and food, often referring to the consumption of cooling foods or herbal drinks to restore bodily balance. You will frequently hear it in casual advice when someone complains of minor ailments like sore throats or mouth ulcers.
Examples
Eating more bitter melon can help clear internal heat.
Your throat hurts, drink a cup of herbal tea to clear internal heat.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with cooling down a physical object or a room, as it specifically refers to the internal physiological state of the body according to Chinese medicine. It is not used for literal temperature reduction of inanimate things.
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Grammar guides
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