fo2 sai3火勢火势
Jyutpingfo2 sai3
Yalefó sai
Definition
The intensity, severity, and direction of a fire.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical progression and severity of a blaze, rather than just the presence of fire. It is almost exclusively used in news reports or formal descriptions of emergency situations. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing a specific incident like a building fire or a wildfire.
Examples
By the time the firefighters arrived, the fire was already raging.
Related words
Common phrases
the fire is raging
the fire is spreading
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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.
