faat3 jit6發熱发热
Jyutpingfaat3 jit6
Yalefaat yiht
Definition
To give off heat, release heat, or increase in temperature.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical sensation of heat radiating from an object or a body part. While it can describe a fever, it is more commonly used for mechanical devices or electrical appliances that overheat. It implies an active process of generating heat rather than just being warm to the touch.
Examples
The computer has been running too long and is starting to heat up.
Your forehead is so hot, are you running a fever?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 發燒, which is specifically used for a human body temperature rising due to illness. Using 發熱 to describe a person often sounds like you are describing a physical object or a technical malfunction.
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Grammar guides
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