Dicvo

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1 · adjective

Having a hot flavour that produces a burning sensation in the mouth.

食物使口腔产生辛辣感觉的。

Here spicy describes chilli-like heat, not serving temperature.

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Is this soup spicy?

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这个汤辣吗?

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spicy — Having a hot flavour that produces a burning sensation in the mouth.