noi6 jit6耐熱耐热
Jyutpingnoi6 jit6
Yalenoih yiht
Definition
Heat-resistant; able to withstand a certain level of heat.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical property of materials rather than biological tolerance. It is most commonly applied to household items like kitchenware, plastics, or glass to describe their ability to withstand high temperatures without melting or breaking. When discussing living things like plants or animals, people often prefer using phrases like 唔怕熱 instead.
Examples
This glass is very heat-resistant, so it is fine to put boiling water in it.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's physical endurance to hot weather, as it sounds like you are describing them as an inanimate object. Use 怕熱 or 唔怕熱 for people instead.
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