pungently spicy; burning with shame
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
pungently spicy; having a burning, spicy sensation
informalA reduplicative adjective (状态词) used to describe the physical sensation of spiciness on the tongue or in the mouth. Often follows the pattern '～的'.
This bowl of Dandan noodles tastes pungently spicy.
He took a big bite of chili pepper, and his mouth immediately felt burning hot.
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The pickled mustard tuber is nicely spicy and goes well with rice.
adjective
burning with shame or remorse; feeling a hot pang of guilt
literaryA metaphorical extension of the physical sensation to describe an intense, uncomfortable emotional state, such as shame, guilt, or embarrassment. The example with '◇' in the input indicates this figurative usage.
When he remembered his mistake, he couldn't help but feel a burning pang of shame in his heart.
After being criticized in public, his face burned with humiliation.