cing1 syu2清暑
Jyutpingcing1 syu2
Yalechīng syú
Definition
To relieve or clear summer heat, or to expel internal heat.
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How it's used
Focuses on the traditional Chinese medicine concept of clearing internal heat that accumulates during the summer months. It is frequently associated with consuming cooling foods or herbal drinks rather than just staying in air conditioning. Unlike general cooling, it specifically targets the physiological stress caused by hot weather.
Examples
Drinking this herbal tea can help beat the summer heat.
It is so hot in summer, have you eaten some watermelon to cool down yet?
Related words
Common phrases
clear internal heat and quench thirst
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simply cooling down a room or an object, as it specifically refers to the human body's internal state or health.
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