Word: 火候 (huǒhou) 火候 dictionary entry huǒhou heat control; mastery; crucial moment Full dictionary entry for 火候 Example sentences using 火候 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他练了十年，火候到家了。 Tā liànle shínián, huǒhou dào jiā le. After ten years of practice, his skill has fully matured. 炒菜要掌握好火候。 Chǎocài yào zhǎngwò hǎo huǒhou. When stir-frying, you have to control the heat well.