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淬火 — meaning in English

cuì huǒ

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English meaning

soaked adj Extremely wet, as if drenched in water.

Senses

淬火 is used for these senses in English:

quenching (metallurgy) The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
soaked Drenched with water, or other liquid.

soaked — full definition

adj Extremely wet, as if drenched in water.
adj Informal: very drunk.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.