CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

烫

燙
tàngHSK 6

烫 (tàng) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto scald

    • EX
      倒开水的时候一定要小心,别烫着手。

      Be careful when pouring boiling water so that you don't scald your hand.

    • EX
      他不小心被开水烫伤了手。

      He accidentally scalded his hand with boiling water.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishhot

    • EX
      这碗汤太烫了,等凉一点儿再喝吧。

      This soup is too hot. Wait until it cools down a little before drinking it.

    • EX
      这杯水有点烫,你等一会儿再喝。

      This water is a bit hot. Wait a little before you drink it.