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烫
tàng
Description
这个字的意思是东西很热，比如刚做好的汤。
The meaning of the character "烫" is that something is very hot, like freshly made soup.
它也可以说用热的东西去弄某样东西，比如烫衣服。
It can also mean using something hot to treat something, for example, ironing clothes.
Meanings
烫tàng
very hot (to the touch)
这碗汤太烫了，小心喝。
This bowl of soup is too hot, be careful when drinking.
烫tàng
to scald or burn with heat
我不小心被开水烫到了手。
I accidentally scalded my hand with boiling water.
烫tàng
to iron; to perm (hair)
她想去理发店烫头发。
She wants to get a perm at the hair salon.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
烫 means hot enough to hurt, stronger than 热 (warm/hot).
- Etymology
combines 火 (fire) sense with the phonetic 汤; relates to heat.
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