鼻头出火 — “To be full of vigor and enthusiasm”
鼻头出火 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be full of vigor and enthusiasm”. In high spirits. Literally, “nose tip emits fire”.
鼻头出火 Pronunciation and Pinyin
鼻头出火 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 鼻头出火
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Cao Jingzong once told his subordinates a story about his youth. He recounted how, when he was young, he and dozens of friends in the countryside rode swift horses to hunt deer. Full of youthful vigor, they would draw their bows with a loud twang and race to the plains to compete in shooting deer.
When they were thirsty, they would drink the deer's blood, finding it very sweet. After drinking, they would feel 'wind behind their ears' and 'fire from their noses,' experiencing extreme exhilaration and joy.
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Open the tool →Questions about 鼻头出火
What does 鼻头出火 mean?
鼻头出火 (bí tóu chū huǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be full of vigor and enthusiasm”.
How do you pronounce 鼻头出火?
鼻头出火 is pronounced bí tóu chū huǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鼻头出火 literally mean?
Literally, 鼻头出火 means “nose tip emits fire”. It is used to mean “to be full of vigor and enthusiasm”.
Where does 鼻头出火 come from?
鼻头出火 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 鼻头出火?
形容意气风发；情绪激昂。