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炙手可熱 (zek3 sau2 ho2 jit6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

炙手可熱 (zek3 sau2 ho2 jit6, zhì shǒu kě rè) — lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom); fig. arrogance of the powerful; a mighty figure no-one dares approach; hot (exciting or in favor)

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 炙熱 (zek3 jit6) — hot; fiery
• 炙 (zek3) — to broil; to roast; to toast; to cauterize; roasted meat; to study directly und…
• 炙 (zik3) — to broil; to roast; to toast; to cauterize; roasted meat; to study directly und…
• 唧屐 (zek1 kek6) — jacket
• 唧都唔笑 (zek1 dou1 m4 siu3) — lit. no reaction to tickle, meaning one who is stern, serious, boring, not fun
• 蓆攝底 (zek6 sip3 dai2) — under the mat

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