guk6 hon6焗汗
Jyutpingguk6 hon6
Yaleguhk hohn
Definition
To induce sweating, typically by wrapping oneself in a heavy blanket or wearing thick clothing to treat a cold.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the sensation of heat trapped against the skin, often implying a deliberate or unavoidable process of sweating. It is frequently used in the context of physical exertion or wearing too many layers of clothing, where the body heat cannot escape. Unlike the neutral term 出汗, this carries a stronger connotation of being stifled or feeling the physical weight of the sweat.
Examples
It feels great to work up a sweat after exercising.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the culinary term 焗, which means to bake or roast. While the character is the same, the context of body temperature makes the meaning clear.
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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.
