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炙手可熱
zek3 sau2 ho2 jit6 |
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But generally refers to a person who is extremely powerful and arrogant. lit. roast your hand, and feel the heat
Level: 4 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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炙手可熱 / 炙手可热 | ||
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Characters in this word:炙 zek3 - roasted meat手 sau2 - hand 可 ho2 hak1 - can; approve; need; but 熱 jit6 - hot |
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