soek3 sek6 lau4 gam1鑠石流金铄石流金
Jyutpingsoek3 sek6 lau4 gam1
Yaleseuk sehk làuh gām
Definition
Weather so hot that it could melt stones and metals.
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How it's used
This idiom is a literary expression used to describe extreme heat, often appearing in weather reports or formal writing to add emphasis. While it is understood by most speakers, it is significantly more dramatic than everyday terms like 熱到爆. Using it in casual conversation can sound slightly poetic or exaggerated, making it a fun way to complain about a heatwave.
Examples
It is scorching hot today, I feel like fainting outside.
The weather is extremely hot, remember to drink more water.
Related words
Common phrases
the weather is scorching hot
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common daily adjective, but it is a formal idiom. Avoid using it in simple, everyday contexts where a plain word like 熱 is more natural and expected.
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Grammar guides
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