How to Say ‘Is this hot?’ in Simplified Chinese
这个热吗？
zhè gè rè ma
[juh guh ruh ma]
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning 'this'; often used when pointing at an item.
这 个热吗？
Is this hot?
个
gè
[guh]
measure word
A common classifier used with many nouns after numbers or demonstratives like 'this.'
这 个热吗？
Is this hot?
热
rè
[ruh]
hot; warm
Describes temperature, such as hot soup, tea, or food.
这个汤很热。
This soup is very hot.
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a yes-no question.
这个热吗？
Is this hot?
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