juk6 fo2慾火欲火
Jyutpingjuk6 fo2
Yaleyuhk fó
Definition
Strong desire for sex; lustful passion.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used within the fixed idiom 慾火焚身 to describe someone who is visibly or intensely overcome by sexual desire. It is not used as a standalone noun to describe a general feeling in the same way one might use desire in English. Using it outside of this specific four character construction often sounds awkward or overly literary.
Examples
He was burning with desire all night, unable to sit or stand still.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple crush or romantic interest, as it specifically refers to physical, sexual arousal. It carries a strong, somewhat dramatic tone and is not appropriate for casual or polite conversation.
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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.
