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烫

to scald

to burn (by scalding)

to blanch (cooking)

to heat (sth) up in hot water

to perm

to iron

scalding hot

这杯咖啡太烫了，等一会再喝。

This cup of coffee is too hot, wait a moment before drinking it.

烫水用来泡茶最好不要太烫。

It's best not to make the hot water too hot when brewing tea.

刚出锅的饺子很烫，小心别烫到舌头。

The dumplings just out of the pot are very hot, be careful not to burn your tongue.

她用热水烫了一条丝巾。

She used hot water to steam a silk scarf.

这家店的头发剪得很好，还能烫发。

This hair salon cuts hair well and also provides hair curling services.

煮面条时要注意不要煮得太烫。

Be careful not to cook the noodles too hot when boiling them.

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