created sense approved 冷灶 · lěngzào · cold stove — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
冷灶
lěngzào
cold stove
A stove that hasn't been lit for a long time; used to describe a family that is very poor or in a difficult situation
冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · cold 灶 (literal) → 灶 · zào · stove
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created sense approved 冷灶 · lěngzào · person out of power — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
冷灶
lěngzào
person out of power
A person who is currently out of office, favor, or has not yet achieved success
冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · unpopular 灶 (literal) → 灶 · zào · stove
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created sense approved 冷灶 · lěngzào · underappreciated project — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
冷灶
lěngzào
underappreciated project
A matter or undertaking that is currently neglected or lacks support but may yield future benefits
冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · unpopular 灶 (literal) → 灶 · zào · stove
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