spicy in Chinese
spicy in Chinese is 辣 — spicy means containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
spicy in Chinese
辣
Pronounced: là
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
What does "spicy" mean?
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adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
"The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water."
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adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.
"The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce."
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spicy in a sentence
- The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water.
- She prefers mild sauces over anything too spicy.
- The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce.
- Their group chat gets pretty spicy once politics comes up.
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What is "spicy" in Chinese?
"spicy" in Chinese is 辣. spicy means: Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
How do you pronounce 辣?
"spicy" in Chinese is 辣, pronounced "là".
How do you use "spicy" in a sentence?
Example: "The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water." In Chinese, "spicy" is 辣.
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