炙手可熱

zek3 sau2 ho2 jit6

lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom) · fig. arrogance of the powerful · a mighty figure no-one dares approach

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom)
  2. fig. arrogance of the powerful
  3. a mighty figure no-one dares approach
  4. hot (exciting or in favor)

Written Forms

炙手可熱Traditional · Main Form
炙手可热Alternate Form

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