faat3 jit6 si1發熱絲发热丝
Jyutpingfaat3 jit6 si1
Yalefaat yiht sī
Definition
Heating element; heating wire.
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to the resistive wire component found in household appliances like toasters, hair dryers, or electric kettles. It is a technical term that is widely understood by the general public in Hong Kong, especially when troubleshooting broken electronics at home. It is rarely used outside of repair contexts or discussions about appliance maintenance.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The hair dryer is broken, the heating element probably burned out.
Do you know where I can get a replacement heating element?
Common phrases
heating element burned out
Grammar color guide
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