🇬🇧🇨🇳 spicy - 辛辣的 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "spicy" ("辛辣的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
If food is spicy, it has strong seasonings, like chili or pepper, that make your mouth feel hot, tingly, or warm—sometimes so much that you need a drink right away.
I took such a huge bite of the spicy taco that my nose, eyes, and soul all started watering.
My sister said, “This isn’t spicy at all,” then five seconds later turned the exact color of a tomato.
The chili was so spicy my spoon filed a complaint for unsafe working conditions.
The curry was so spicy my ice cream dessert started melting just from sitting next to it.
Some people love food so spicy it makes them sweat, cry, and laugh at the same time—scientists say the “burn” is a trick, because spicy peppers don’t really heat you up, they just fool your nerves!
At the table, a boy eats a spicy soup. The first spoon is spicy. His eyes are wet, his face is hot. He takes a big drink. The soup is spicy and he laughs. He waves his hand at his mouth. The soup is spicy but he eats and smiles. One spicy bite makes him smile.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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