熱
jia̍t
The Hokkien word for hot is 熱 (jia̍t).
熱 is an adjective used to describe something that is having a high temperature.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is jia̍t.
Did you know?
- The term 熱鬧 combines the word for 'hot' with the word for 'noisy' to mean 'bustling' or 'lively', describing a crowded and exciting atmosphere.
- When someone feels too hot, they might say they are 熱死, which literally translates to 'hot to death'.
- In Hokkien, the word 熱 is used to describe not just temperature, but also a feeling of restlessness or agitation in the body, often linked to traditional Chinese medicine's concept of 'internal heat'.
Examples in context
- 這碗湯真熱。tsit unann tsin jia̍t.This bowl of soup is very hot.
- 今仔日的天氣真熱。kim-á-jit ê thiⁿ-khì tsin jia̍t.The weather is very hot today.
- 熱的咖啡請慢慢啉。jia̍t ê ka-pi tshiánn mn̄n lim.Please sip the hot coffee slowly.
Example conversation
Xiaowen and Zhiming are walking outside on a summer day.
- 曉雯 Hiau-bun志明，今天太熱了！Zhì-míng, kim-á-ji̍t thài riat liáu!Zhiming, it's too hot today!
- 志明 Chi-ming是啊，我想喝冷水。sì-ah, guá siáng hìat lâng-bíYeah, I want to drink cold water.
- 曉雯 Hiau-bun我們快點進去店裡。guán kuài-tiám chén-khì tiàm-líLet's go into the shop quickly.
- 志明 Chi-ming好，裡面應該不熱。hó, lāi-biān eng-kai put riatOkay, it should not be hot inside.
