Chinese

xīnlà
Meaning: spicy; pungent; (of words) sharp or biting
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

他因為肚子痛,醫生建議他避免吃辛辣的食物。
他因为肚子痛,医生建议他避免吃辛辣的食物。
Because of his stomachache, the doctor advised him to avoid eating spicy food.
這種白酒的味道非常辛辣。
The taste of this baijiu is very spicy.
他最近身體不適,醫生叮囑他要忌口,不能吃辛辣的食物。
He has been unwell lately, and the doctor told him to abstain from certain foods and not eat spicy food.

Usage Notes

Can refer to literally spicy and pungent food, or metaphorically describe harsh and biting words or satire.

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