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play with fire in Chinese

play with fire in Chinese is 引火烧身.

play with fire in Chinese

引火烧身

verb

Pronounced: yǐn huǒ shāo shēn

(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

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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”.

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What is "play with fire" in Chinese?

"play with fire" in Chinese is 引火烧身.

How do you pronounce 引火烧身?

"play with fire" in Chinese is 引火烧身, pronounced "yǐn huǒ shāo shēn".

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