jan1焮
Jyutpingjan1
Yaleyān
Definition
To feel hot and painful; to be inflamed; to broil.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Primarily describes a sensation of intense heat or a localized inflammatory reaction on the skin. It is frequently used to describe the feeling of a feverish forehead or a skin area that is irritated and hot to the touch. Unlike general words for hot, this carries a specific connotation of irritation or medical inflammation.
Examples
Your forehead feels hot, are you having a fever?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 熱, which is the general word for hot. Remember that 焮 specifically implies a stinging or inflamed heat, often associated with physical discomfort or a medical condition.
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