adjective, verb · scalding hot; having a very high temperature

这碗汤太烫了，等会儿再喝。

verb · to burn or injure the skin with hot liquid or steam

小心别被开水烫着。

verb · to dip food briefly in boiling water or to heat something up in hot water

把青菜在开水里烫一下就好。

verb · to give or get a permanent wave in the hair using heat or chemicals

她去理发店烫了头发。

verb · to smooth clothes or fabric using a heated iron

这件衬衫需要烫平再穿。