faat3 laang5發冷发冷
Jyutpingfaat3 laang5
Yalefaat láahng
Definition
To feel unusually cold or have chills as a symptom of an illness.
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How it's used
Specifically describes the involuntary shivering or cold sensation that accompanies a fever or viral infection. It is distinct from simply feeling cold due to low ambient temperature, which would be expressed as 覺得凍. You will frequently hear it paired with 發燒 to describe the classic symptoms of the flu.
Examples
He said he felt chills this morning, looks like he's sick.
Are you having chills? Do you need to see a doctor?
Related words
Common phrases
fever and chills
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe feeling cold on a winter day. It strictly refers to a physiological symptom of illness, not a reaction to the weather.
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