Definition
辣手 is a colloquial stative verb with two main senses: it can describe a person or method as ruthless or vicious, or a problem or situation as thorny and troublesome. The literal meaning is 'spicy hand', but in usage it's metaphorical. You'll often hear it in spoken Chinese to emphasize difficulty or harshness.
s.v.
ruthlessvicious (of a person or method)thornytroublesome (of a problem or situation)
Examples
- 辣手，。Zhège ànzi hěn là shǒu, dàjiā dōu bù zhīdào zěnme chǔlǐ.This case is very thorny; nobody knows how to handle it.
- 辣手，。Tā shǒuduàn là shǒu, zài shāngchǎng shàng méi rén gǎn rě tā.His methods are ruthless; no one dares to mess with him in business.
- 辣手，。Yù dào là shǒu de wèntí, zuì hǎo xiān lěngjìng xiàlái.When you encounter a thorny problem, it's best to calm down first.
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