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火候
huǒhòu
1. heat control
2. maturity
3. crucial moment
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Character Breakdown

火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2 4 丶
候
hòu
to wait, to expect; to visit; to greet
HSK 1 10 丶

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