scald; burn from hot liquids
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
scald; burn injury caused by contact with hot liquids, steam, or high-temperature objects without flames
Distinct from burns caused by fire (烧伤). Medical severity is classified by degrees (一度, 二度, 三度).
Tā他
bèi被
kāi开
shuǐ水
tàng烫
shāng伤
le了
shǒu手
。
He scalded his hand with boiling water.
Xiǎo小
xīn心
rè热
yóu油
，
bié别
tàng烫
shāng伤
le了
。
Be careful with the hot oil; don't get burned.
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Èr二
dù度
tàng烫
shāng伤
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
jiù就
yī医
。
Second-degree burns require immediate medical attention.
Zhè这
gè个
yùn熨
dǒu斗
hěn很
tàng烫
，
huì会
tàng烫
shāng伤
pí皮
fū肤
de的
。
This iron is very hot; it will scald your skin.