má​là HSK7

hot and numbing

  • created sense approved 麻辣 · má​là · hot and numbing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    麻辣

    má​là

    hot and numbing

    tasting both numbing and spicy, like the flavor of Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers

    麻 (literal) → 麻 · má · numb 辣 (literal) → 辣 · là · spicy

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  • created sense approved 麻辣 · má​là · numb — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    麻辣

    má​là

    numb

    numb or lacking sensation, especially due to extreme cold

    麻 (literal) → 麻 · má · numb 辣 (literal) → 辣 · là · to sting

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