热敷

熱敷

rèfū

verb #66,664

Meanings

1 to apply a hot compress
2 hot-pack (a body part)

Characters

to apply / spread on

Examples

医生建议她用热毛巾热敷肩膀。

Yīshēng jiànyì tā yòng rè máojīn rèfū jiānbǎng.

The doctor suggested she use a hot towel to compress her shoulder.

痛经的时候热敷小腹能缓解。

Tòngjīng de shíhou rèfū xiǎofù néng huǎnjiě.

Applying a hot compress to the abdomen helps with period cramps.

Tips

usage

热敷 vs 冷敷: 热敷 (hot) for chronic pain, stiff muscles, period cramps; 冷敷 (cold) for fresh injuries, swelling, fever, bruises in the first 24-48 hours.

Stroke Order

热 rè

敷 fū