jit6 fai2熱痱热痱
Jyutpingjit6 fai2
Yaleyiht fái
Definition
Heat rash; sweat rash (miliaria).
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, itchy red bumps caused by trapped sweat in hot and humid weather. It is commonly associated with infants and young children who have sensitive skin or are overdressed in the summer. People often suggest using powder or cooling gels to soothe the irritation.
Examples
The weather is so hot, I've got heat rash all over my back.
Children sweat a lot, so they get heat rash very easily.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general skin allergies or eczema, which are caused by different factors. While it is a common skin condition, it is not a medical term for all types of rashes.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
