炉火纯青
lú​huǒ​chún​qīng

alchemical

  • created sense approved 炉火纯青/爐火純青 · lú​huǒ​chún​qīng · alchemical

    炉火纯青 / 爐火純青

    lú​huǒ​chún​qīng

    alchemical

    The literal stage in Daoist alchemy where the stove fire turns bright green, indicating the elixir has been successfully refined.

    传说炼丹时，炉火纯青便代表大功告成。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 炉火纯青/爐火純青 · lú​huǒ​chún​qīng · consummate

    炉火纯青 / 爐火純青

    lú​huǒ​chún​qīng

    consummate

    Having reached the peak of perfection or mastery in a particular art, skill, or technique.

    经过几十年的磨练，他的演技已经达到了炉火纯青的地步。

    idiom

    created sense