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“apply heat” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrè fū

Example

用热水袋热敷腰部。yòng rè shuǐ dài rè fū yāo bù

Apply heat to the lower back with a hot-water bottle.

Illustration for 热敷 (apply heat)

How to say “apply heat” in Chinese

“Apply heat” in Chinese is 热敷 (rè fū).

Warmth held against one local area to ease discomfort or support recovery.

Full entry for 热敷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 热敷

运动后可以对酸痛处用热敷缓解不适。yùn dòng hòu ké yǐ duì suān tòng chù yòng rè fū huán jiě bú shì

After exercise, you can apply heat to sore areas to relieve discomfort.

Tips for using 热敷

  • In everyday conversation, 热敷 (rèfū, "apply heat") often appears with 一下 (yíxià, "briefly") to frame the action as short and limited.

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