jit6 sei2熱死热死
Jyutpingjit6 sei2
Yaleyiht séi
Definition
Extremely hot; boiling hot; to die from the heat.
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How it's used
This expression uses a common hyperbolic structure where the verb is followed by 死 to indicate an extreme degree of a state. While it literally translates to dying from heat, it is used casually to describe uncomfortable weather or a stuffy room. It is much more emphatic than simply saying 好熱.
Examples
The weather is scorching today.
Common phrases
scorching hot
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as the inclusion of 死 can sound overly dramatic or aggressive depending on the listener. It is strictly for informal conversation among friends or family.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
