hot potato in Chinese

hot potato in Chinese is 燙手山芋.

hot potato in Chinese

燙手山芋

noun

Pronounced: tàng shǒu shān yù

(uncountable) A child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.

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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.

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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”.

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What is "hot potato" in Chinese?

"hot potato" in Chinese is 燙手山芋.

How do you pronounce 燙手山芋?

"hot potato" in Chinese is 燙手山芋, pronounced "tàng shǒu shān yù".

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