zhì
verb #19,345

Meanings

  1. 1 to broil
  2. 2 to roast (over fire)
  3. 3 to scorch
  4. 4 to be extremely popular (炙手可热)

Examples

Kǎozhì de ròu sànfā chū yòurén de xiānqì.
The roasted meat gave off a tempting aroma.
Zhè wèi míngxīng mùqián zhì shǒu kě rè, dàochù dōu shì tā de dàiyán.
This celebrity is extremely hot right now — her endorsements are everywhere.

Tips

culture
炙手可热 (zhì shǒu kě rè) — literally 'so hot it burns your hand' — originally described the burning arrogance of the powerful; in modern usage it means someone or something is extremely popular or in great demand.

Stroke Order

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