{"id":51786,"date":"2025-08-15T10:31:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=51786"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:31:29","slug":"how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-post-51786\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Say \u2018Hot\u2019 in Chinese? Pronunciation, Examples, Cultural Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51792\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-300x169.png\" alt=\"how do you say hot in chinese\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-do-you-say-hot-in-chinese.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"424\">If you\u2019ve ever traveled to China in the summer or ordered spicy Sichuan food, you probably wanted to say \u201chot\u201d in Mandarin. But here\u2019s the twist! In Chinese, \u201chot\u201d can mean several different things depending on context:<\/p>\n\n<ul data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"531\">\n \t<li data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"458\">\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"458\"><strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"438\">\u70ed (r\u00e8)<\/strong> \u2014 hot temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"494\">\n<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"473\">\u70eb (t\u00e0ng)<\/strong> \u2014 hot to the touch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"531\">\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"531\"><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"507\">\u8fa3 (l\u00e0)<\/strong> \u2014 spicy hot in flavor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"716\">Using the wrong word can lead to confusion, or even funny misunderstandings. For example, telling someone \u201c\u4f60\u5f88\u70ed (n\u01d0 h\u011bn r\u00e8)\u201d could mean \u201cYou have a fever,\u201d not \u201cYou look attractive\u201d!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1002\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explore <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"780\">how do you say hot in Chinese<\/strong>, master the pronunciation, learn cultural tips, and practice with real examples. If you&#8217;re looking for high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/chinese\/\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\">online Chinese classes for kids<\/a>, WuKong Chinese offers age-appropriate lessons led by native speakers with a deep understanding of the Chinese language and culture.<\/p>\n\n<h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1050\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-%e2%80%98hot-mean-in-chinese\"><\/span>What Does \u2018Hot\u2019 Mean in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1139\">Unlike in English, \u201chot\u201d in Chinese changes form depending on what you\u2019re describing:<\/p>\n\n<ol data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1388\">\n \t<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<p data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1194\"><strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1174\">Hot weather or environment<\/strong> \u2014 Use <strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1191\">\u70ed (r\u00e8)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1257\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1235\">Something physically hot to touch<\/strong> \u2014 Use <strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1254\">\u70eb (t\u00e0ng)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1297\">\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1297\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1277\">Spicy flavor<\/strong> \u2014 Use <strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1294\">\u8fa3 (l\u00e0)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1388\">\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1388\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\">Attractive person<\/strong> \u2014 Use <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1345\">\u6027\u611f (x\u00ecng g\u01cen)<\/strong> or slang like <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1370\">\u8fa3 (l\u00e0)<\/strong>, but carefully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1497\"><strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1407\">Cultural Tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\" \/>If you want to compliment someone\u2019s appearance, don\u2019t directly use \u201c\u70ed.\u201d Instead, say:<\/p>\n\n<ul data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1587\">\n \t<li data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1545\">\u4f60\u5f88\u6f02\u4eae (n\u01d0 h\u011bn pi\u00e0o liang) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/different-ways-to-say-youre-beautiful-in-chinese-post-22459\/\">You\u2019re beautiful<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1587\">\u4f60\u5f88\u5e05 (n\u01d0 h\u011bn shu\u00e0i) \u2014 You\u2019re handsome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1736\">In casual slang, you might hear <strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1636\">\u5f88\u8fa3 (h\u011bn l\u00e0)<\/strong> for \u201chot\u201d in the sense of \u201cspicy-looking,\u201d but this is informal and best used with close friends.<\/p>\n\n<h2 data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1736\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-chinese-expressions-for-%e2%80%98hot\"><\/span>Common Chinese Expressions for \u2018Hot\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBelow is a table of <strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1834\">8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/common-chinese-phrases-post-49899\/\">useful Chinese expressions<\/a><\/strong> with pinyin, English meaning, example sentences, and usage tips.\n<h3 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1944\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1944\">8 Ways to Say \u201cHot\u201d in Chinese<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<thead data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2018\">\n<tr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2018\">\n<th data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1959\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Expression<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1968\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pinyin<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1986\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English Meaning<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2005\" data-col-size=\"md\">Example Sentence<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2018\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Usage Tip<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<tr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<td data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2096\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u70ed<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2101\" data-col-size=\"sm\">r\u00e8<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2121\" data-col-size=\"sm\">hot (temperature)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2164\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u4eca\u5929\u5f88\u70ed\u3002(J\u012bnti\u0101n h\u011bn r\u00e8.) \u2014 It\u2019s hot today.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2207\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Use for weather, rooms, or environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2340\">\n<td data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2212\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u70eb<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2219\" data-col-size=\"sm\">t\u00e0ng<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2234\" data-col-size=\"sm\">hot to touch<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u5c0f\u5fc3\uff0c\u6c34\u5f88\u70eb\u3002(Xi\u01ceox\u012bn, shu\u01d0 h\u011bn t\u00e0ng.) \u2014 Careful, the water is hot.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2340\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Common with food, liquids, or objects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2451\">\n<td data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2345\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u8fa3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2350\" data-col-size=\"sm\">l\u00e0<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2362\" data-col-size=\"sm\">spicy hot<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2414\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u8fd9\u9053\u83dc\u5f88\u8fa3\u3002(Zh\u00e8 d\u00e0o c\u00e0i h\u011bn l\u00e0.) \u2014 This dish is spicy.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2451\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Refers to taste, not temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2587\">\n<td data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2458\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u706b\u8fa3\u8fa3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2470\" data-col-size=\"sm\">hu\u01d2 l\u00e0 l\u00e0<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2503\" data-col-size=\"sm\">fiery hot (taste or sensation)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2550\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u706b\u8fa3\u8fa3\u7684\u6c64\u3002(Hu\u01d2 l\u00e0 l\u00e0 de t\u0101ng.) \u2014 Fiery hot soup.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2587\" data-col-size=\"sm\">More vivid, used in descriptions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2703\">\n<td data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2593\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u708e\u70ed<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2602\" data-col-size=\"sm\">y\u00e1n r\u00e8<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2618\" data-col-size=\"sm\">scorching hot<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2669\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u708e\u70ed\u7684\u590f\u5929\u3002(Y\u00e1n r\u00e8 de xi\u00e0ti\u0101n.) \u2014 A scorching summer.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2703\" data-col-size=\"sm\">More formal, often in writing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2807\">\n<td data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2709\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u707c\u70ed<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2719\" data-col-size=\"sm\">zhu\u00f3 r\u00e8<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2733\" data-col-size=\"sm\">burning hot<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2784\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u707c\u70ed\u7684\u9633\u5149\u3002(Zhu\u00f3 r\u00e8 de y\u00e1nggu\u0101ng.) \u2014 The burning sun.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2807\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Formal or literary.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2916\">\n<td data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2813\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u6027\u611f<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2824\" data-col-size=\"sm\">x\u00ecng g\u01cen<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2848\" data-col-size=\"sm\">sexy\/hot (appearance)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2887\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u5979\u5f88\u6027\u611f\u3002(T\u0101 h\u011bn x\u00ecngg\u01cen.) \u2014 She\u2019s sexy.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2916\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Avoid in formal settings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<td data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2922\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u5f88\u8fa3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2931\" data-col-size=\"sm\">h\u011bn l\u00e0<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2961\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u201chot\u201d in slang (appearance)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3013\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u5979\u4eca\u5929\u5f88\u8fa3\u3002(T\u0101 j\u012bnti\u0101n h\u011bn l\u00e0.) \u2014 She looks hot today.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3044\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Informal; used among peers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3071\">&#8216;Hot&#8217; in Chinese By Context<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3102\"><strong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3100\">Weather and Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3102\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51788\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-300x169.png\" alt=\"the weather is hot\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-weather-is-hot.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<ul data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3244\">\n \t<li data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3161\">\n<p data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3161\">\u4eca\u5929\u7279\u522b\u70ed\u3002(J\u012bn ti\u0101n t\u00e8 bi\u00e9 r\u00e8.) \u2014 It\u2019s especially hot today.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<p data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3244\">\u5ba4\u5185\u5f88\u70ed\uff0c\u5f00\u7a7a\u8c03\u5427\u3002(Sh\u00ecn\u00e8i h\u011bn r\u00e8, k\u0101i k\u014dngti\u00e1o ba.) \u2014 It\u2019s hot inside, turn on the AC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3274\"><strong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3272\">Touching Something Hot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3274\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51790\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-300x169.png\" alt=\"car is hot\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/car-is-hot.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<ul data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3433\">\n \t<li data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3358\">\u5496\u5561\u592a\u70eb\u4e86\uff0c\u7b49\u4e00\u4e0b\u3002(K\u0101 f\u0113i t\u00e0i t\u00e0ng le, d\u011bng y\u00ed xi\u00e0.) \u2014 The coffee is too hot, wait a bit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3433\">\n<p data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3433\">\u76d8\u5b50\u5f88\u70eb\uff0c\u5c0f\u5fc3\u62ff\u3002(P\u00e1n zi h\u011bn t\u00e0ng, xi\u01ceo x\u012bn n\u00e1.) \u2014 The plate is hot, be careful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3451\"><strong data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3449\">Spicy Food<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3451\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51789\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-300x169.png\" alt=\"the hot pot is hot\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/the-hot-pot-is-hot.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<ul data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3584\">\n \t<li data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3516\">\n<p data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3516\">\u6211\u4e0d\u592a\u80fd\u5403\u8fa3\u3002(W\u01d2 b\u00fa t\u00e0i n\u00e9ng ch\u012b l\u00e0.) \u2014 I can\u2019t handle spicy food.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3584\">\n<p data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3584\">\u56db\u5ddd\u706b\u9505\u5f88\u8fa3\u3002(S\u00ecchu\u0101n hu\u01d2gu\u014d h\u011bn l\u00e0.) \u2014 Sichuan hotpot is very spicy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4645\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fun-learning-activities-pronunciation-quiz\"><\/span>Fun Learning Activities:<strong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4673\"> Pronunciation Quiz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 176px;\" width=\"751\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Options<\/th>\n<th><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Which word means \u201cspicy hot\u201d?<\/td>\n<td>a) \u70ed b) \u8fa3 c) \u70eb<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Which is used for touching hot objects?<\/td>\n<td>a) \u70eb b) \u8fa3 c) \u70ed<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Which is slang for \u201cattractive\u201d?<\/td>\n<td>a) \u6027\u611f b) \u70eb c) \u708e\u70ed<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How to say 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