dry and hot; scorching
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
dry and hot; scorching (of weather)
Describes weather that is both hot and lacking in humidity, often causing physical discomfort such as thirst or irritation.
Zhè这
lǐ里
dōng冬
jì季
gān干
lěng冷
，
xià夏
jì季
zào燥
rè热
。
It is dry and cold here in winter, and scorching hot in summer.
Shā沙
mò漠
dì地
qū区
de的
qì气
hòu候
fēi非
cháng常
zào燥
rè热
。
The climate in desert regions is extremely hot and dry.
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Zhè这
jǐ几
tiān天
tiān天
qì气
zào燥
rè热
，
yào要
zhù注
yì意
duō多
hē喝
shuǐ水
。
The weather has been hot and dry these past few days; be sure to drink plenty of water.