slightly spicy; a bit hot
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
slightly spicy; having a hint of hotness
informalA descriptive state word (状态词). Often used reduplicatively as '辣丝丝的' (là sī sī de). Describes a mild, tingling spiciness, not intense heat.
Zhè这
ge个
liáng凉
bàn拌
cài菜
là辣
sī丝
sī丝
de的
，
hěn很
kāi开
wèi胃
。
This cold dish is slightly spicy and very appetizing.
Tāng汤
lǐ里
fàng放
le了
yī一
diǎn点
hú胡
jiāo椒
，
hē喝
qǐ起
lái来
là辣
sī丝
sī丝
de的
。
A little pepper was added to the soup, making it taste a bit hot.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
là辣
jiāo椒
jiàng酱
wèi味
dào道
là辣
sī丝
sī丝
de的
，
bù不
tài太
cì刺
jī激
。
This chili sauce has a mildly spicy flavor and isn't too pungent.
Tā他
chī吃
le了
kǒu口
yān腌
luó萝
bo卜
，
gǎn感
jué觉
là辣
sī丝
sī丝
de的
。
He took a bite of the pickled radish and felt a tingling spiciness.