gwan2 se3滾瀉滚泻
Jyutpinggwan2 se3
Yalegwán se
Definition
To boil over; of liquid to overflow or spill from a container when being heated.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the mess caused by liquids boiling over a pot or container. It implies a lack of attention or a failure to adjust the heat, often carrying a sense of minor annoyance or regret. It is almost exclusively used in the context of cooking or kitchen mishaps.
Examples
Don't walk away while boiling water, it's easy for it to spill over.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for spilling cold liquids like water from a glass, which would be 倒瀉. This word is strictly for liquids that are boiling or bubbling over due to heat.
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