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scalding

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gun3tang4 gǔntàng

Meaning


Primary

scalding

Mnemonic


滚烫 Scalding describes an e.g., liquid that is still in a 滚 rolling boil and will 烫 scald you if you touch it.

Usage


这 杯 咖啡 滚烫 得 很。

This cup of coffee is scalding hot.

滚烫 的 水 不 能 用 来 洗 手。

Scalding water cannot be used to wash hands.

那 碗 汤 还 很 滚烫, 小心 点。

That bowl of soup is still scalding, be careful.

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