炙手而热 — “To be extremely influential and powerful”
炙手而热 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely influential and powerful”. To have immense sway and attract much attention due to one's high position or success. Literally, “scorching hands and hot”.
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自从他负责那个重大项目后，他的地位变得炙手而热，许多人都争相与他合作。
Ever since he took charge of that major project, his standing has become immensely influential, with many people eager to collaborate with him.
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What does 炙手而热 mean?
炙手而热 (zhì shǒu ér rè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely influential and powerful”.
How do you pronounce 炙手而热?
炙手而热 is pronounced zhì shǒu ér rè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 炙手而热 literally mean?
Literally, 炙手而热 means “scorching hands and hot”. It is used to mean “to be extremely influential and powerful”.
What is the Chinese definition of 炙手而热?
炙：烤。比喻权势大，气焰盛