guk6 syu2焗暑
Jyutpingguk6 syu2
Yaleguhk syú
Definition
To suffer heatstroke or get sunstroke.
colloquialhealthweather
How it's used
Describes the physical state of feeling overwhelmed by heat, often implying a stuffy or trapped sensation. It is frequently used to warn others about the dangers of prolonged exposure to high temperatures or poor ventilation.
Examples
The weather is so hot, be careful not to get heatstroke.
He was out in the sun all day and got heatstroke.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 中暑, which is the clinical term for heatstroke. While 焗暑 is common in casual speech, it carries a more descriptive, colloquial nuance of being 'baked' by the heat.
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Grammar guides
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