Definition
烧灼 is a formal, intense verb meaning 'to burn' or 'to scorch', stronger and more literary than the everyday 烧. It is commonly used in medical contexts for cauterization (烧灼伤口) and in literary descriptions of severe heat or fire damage. You won't hear it in casual conversation — reserve it for formal writing, medical reports, or vivid descriptions.
v.
to burnto scorchto singe(medicine) to cauterize
Examples
- 烧灼。Huǒyàn shāo zhuó le tā de pífū.The flames scorched his skin.
- 烧灼。Yīshēng yòng jīguāng shāo zhuó shāngkǒu zhǐ xuè.The doctor used a laser to cauterize the wound and stop the bleeding.
- 烧灼，。Lièrì shāo zhuó zhe dàdì, cùn cǎo bù shēng.The scorching sun burned the earth, leaving no grass alive.
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