created sense approved 虚火/虛火 · xūhuǒ · internal heat — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
虚火 / 虛火
xūhuǒ
internal heat
in Chinese medicine, internal heat or inflammation resulting from a deficiency in vital essence, often manifesting as a sore throat, night sweats, or irritability
虚 (literal) → 虚/虛 · xū · weak 火 (literal) → 火 · huǒ · internal heat
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created sense approved 虚火/虛火 · xūhuǒ · borrowed prestige — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
虚火 / 虛火
xūhuǒ
borrowed prestige
power or influence that is not one's own but is borrowed from someone else; relying on another person's authority
虚 (literal) → 虚/虛 · xū · false 火 (literal) → 火 · huǒ · anger; to get angry
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