(liáo) — to singe, to burn slightly (hair, feathers, etc.)

Definição

燎 (liáo) means to singe or scorch lightly — typically hair, feathers, or other light, flammable things touched briefly by flame. It implies a quick, surface-level burn, not a sustained fire.

verb
to singeto burn slightly (hair, feathers, etc.)

Exemplos

  • Tā bù xiǎo xīn liáo le tóu fa.
    She accidentally singed her hair.
  • Chú shī yòng huǒ bǎ jī máo liáo le.
    The chef singed the chicken feathers with fire.
  • Tā liáo le liáo hú zi.
    He singed his beard a bit.

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