English–Chinese
“heat level” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuǒ hòu
Example
这道菜的火候还不够，要再煮一会儿。zhè dào cài de huǒ hòu hái bú gòu yào zài zhǔ yí huìr
The heat level for this dish is still too low; it needs to cook a little longer.
How to say “heat level” in Chinese
“Heat level” in Chinese is 火候 (huǒ hòu).
The right stage reached by matching intensity with time as conditions change.
Example sentences with 火候
在谈判中，他总能掌握火候，在合适的时候提出让步。zài tán pàn zhōng tā zǒng néng zhǎng wò huǒ hòu zài hé shì de shí hòu tí chū ràng bù
During negotiations, he always gauges the timing and offers a concession at the right time.
Tips for using 火候
- For native English speakers, "heat" can suggest temperature alone, but this word also tracks how long heating continues and what stage the food has reached.