laat6 can1辣親辣亲
Jyutpinglaat6 can1
Yalelaaht chān
Definition
To have one's mouth or tongue irritated by eating spicy food, or to be burned or scalded by something hot.
- to have one's mouth irritated by spicy food
- to be burned or scalded by something hot
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How it's used
The suffix 親 acts as a resultative complement indicating an accidental or unintended action. It is specifically used for physical contact with something hot, whereas other verbs like 燙傷 are more formal or clinical. You will frequently hear this used when warning someone about hot food or drinks.
Examples
Be careful, the cup of water is very hot, don't burn your hand.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辣 which means spicy. While 辣親 can describe the sensation of eating something too spicy that hurts your tongue, it is primarily used for thermal burns from heat.
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