水太燙，奶奶用兩個碗把熱水折了幾下。
The water was too hot, so Grandma poured the hot water back and forth between two bowls a few times.
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Example sentences
這杯咖啡很燙，喝的時候要小心。
这杯咖啡很烫，喝的时候要小心。
This cup of coffee is very hot, be careful when drinking.
這杯開水很燙，請小心喝。
This cup of boiled water is very hot, please drink carefully.
這個茶杯太燙，先放在桌子上。
This cup is too hot, so put it on the table first.
鍋裡的汽很燙，別靠太近。
The steam in the pot is very hot, so do not stand too close.
Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective for high temperature or a verb for the action of heating or burning.
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