coeng2 fo2搶火抢火
Jyutpingcoeng2 fo2
Yalechéung fó
Definition
To flashover, describing a fire that suddenly and violently flares up.
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How it's used
Describes a sudden, violent flare-up of fire, often used in the context of cooking accidents or industrial fires. It carries a sense of immediate danger and surprise, distinguishing it from a steady burn. While technically a term for flashover, it is frequently used colloquially to describe any unexpected burst of flame from a gas burner or lighter.
Examples
It flashed over as soon as I turned on the stove, how dangerous.
Be careful, it will be troublesome if it suddenly flares up.
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly flare up
burn injury from a flare-up
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
