炙手可热

zhì shǒu kě rè

Rare

Definitions

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)

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Child Words of 炙手可热

can

hand

to warm up

to broil