虚火
xū​huǒ

borrowed prestige

  • created sense approved 虚火/虛火 · xū​huǒ · borrowed prestige

    虚火 / 虛火

    xū​huǒ

    borrowed prestige

    the prestige or influence of another person that one uses to bolster one's own standing

    他仗着家父的虚火，在社交场合虚张声势。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 虚火/虛火 · xū​huǒ · deficiency heat

    虚火 / 虛火

    xū​huǒ

    deficiency heat

    excess of internal heat caused by a weakened physical condition or yin deficiency according to Traditional Chinese Medicine

    他最近总是熬夜，导致体内虚火上升。

    noun

    created sense