lěng​zào

cold stove

  • created sense approved 冷灶 · lěng​zào · cold stove — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷灶

    lěng​zào

    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 · lěng​zào · person out of power — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷灶

    lěng​zào

    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 · lěng​zào · underappreciated project — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷灶

    lěng​zào

    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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