zek3 jit6炙熱炙热
Jyutpingzek3 jit6
Yalejek yiht
Definition
Scorching hot; fiery and burning.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe intense heat, often implying a sense of burning or searing sensation. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people typically prefer using simpler adjectives like 熱 or 㷫 to describe the weather or temperature. Using this word in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Examples
The sun is incredibly hot today.
Related words
Common phrases
scorching sunlight
fiery atmosphere
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word as a direct synonym for everyday hot weather, but it carries a much stronger, more formal nuance that sounds unnatural in casual speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
