gaa1 jit6加熱加热
Jyutpinggaa1 jit6
Yalegā yiht
Definition
To heat up; to increase the temperature of something.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical process of raising the temperature of food or objects, often used in the context of kitchen appliances like microwaves or stoves. Unlike the more general term 暖, which can imply making something cozy or comfortable, this term is strictly functional and technical. It is frequently used when dealing with leftovers or pre-packaged meals.
Examples
How long do these lunchboxes need to be heated up before they can be eaten?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for abstract concepts like warming up an atmosphere or a relationship, where terms like 炒熱 or 搞熱 are more appropriate. It is strictly for physical heat.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
