fai2疿
Jyutpingfai2
Yalefái
Definition
Prickly heat; heat rash.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, itchy red bumps caused by trapped sweat in hot and humid conditions. It is frequently paired with the verb 生, which is the standard way to describe the emergence of skin conditions or rashes in Cantonese.
Examples
The weather is so hot, I've got prickly heat all over my back.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general skin rashes or allergies. It is strictly associated with heat and humidity, so using it for a contact dermatitis or a food allergy would be inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
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