guk6 jit6焗熱焗热
Jyutpingguk6 jit6
Yaleguhk yiht
Definition
Hot and stuffy; muggy.
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How it's used
Describes an environment that is both hot and lacking in ventilation, creating a suffocating feeling. It is often used to complain about the weather before a storm or a room with poor airflow. While it implies heat, the focus is specifically on the stagnant, heavy quality of the air.
Examples
The weather is so muggy today, let's turn on the air conditioning.
Do you feel the room is stuffy or not?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 悶, which can describe a person feeling bored or a general sense of being stifled. Use 焗熱 specifically for physical environments where the air feels trapped and heavy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
