Chinese word dictionary

火候

huǒhou · heat control; (fig.) mastery; (fig.) crucial moment

Word information

Simplified火候
Traditional火候
Pinyinhuǒhou
Part of speech
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 火候

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