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干柴
gān​chái

firewood

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 干柴烈火 gān​chái​liè​huǒ volatile situation
    A situation that is ripe for a sudden flare-up; close to the point of ignition
  • 烈火干柴 liè​huǒ​gān​chái blazing fire and dry wood
    a situation that is highly volatile or easily gets out of control