fo2 laat6 laat6火辣辣
Jyutpingfo2 laat6 laat6
Yalefó laaht laaht
Definition
Fiery and spicy; also used to describe steamy, sexy, or passionate things.
- burning hot; extremely spicy
- figurativesexy; steamy; hot and passionate
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How it's used
Describes an intense, stinging sensation of heat that is often associated with capsaicin in food. Beyond food, it frequently acts as a metaphor for intense physical heat like the sun, or a highly charged, provocative atmosphere. It carries a stronger, more visceral connotation than the standard 辣.
Examples
This bowl of soup is burning hot, I started sweating immediately after drinking it.
Can you actually handle eating something so burning spicy?
Related words
Common phrases
scorching sun
a burning sensation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can describe a person's personality as fiery or aggressive. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively reserved for physical sensations of heat or spice.
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Grammar guides
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