gaai2 hot3解渴
Jyutpinggaai2 hot3
Yalegáai hot
Definition
To quench one's thirst.
colloquialdrinkhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical sensation of relief after drinking something when parched. It is frequently used to justify choosing a specific drink over plain water, especially when the weather is hot or after exercise.
Examples
Let's have an iced lemon tea to quench our thirst first.
This water is so bland, how can it quench your thirst?
Related words
Common phrases
thirst-quenching drink
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract relief or solving a problem, as it is strictly reserved for the physical act of drinking to satisfy thirst.
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Grammar guides
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