Chinese

yányán
Meaning: scorching; blazing; intensely hot
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

在炎炎夏日,躲在空調房裡是最舒服的。
在炎炎夏日,躲在空调房里是最舒服的。
In the scorching summer, staying in an air-conditioned room is the most comfortable.
炎炎夏日,去海邊游泳是最棒的選擇。
In the scorching summer, going to the beach to swim is the best choice.
炎炎夏日,海邊擠滿了戲水的人潮。
On a scorching summer day, the seaside is crowded with people playing in the water.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe the heat of the sun (炎炎夏日) or the intensity of fire (炎炎烈火).

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