Search the dictionary A Chinese word or character, or English Draw a character Search 3 entries. dàohuǒhou 到火候 to reach the right level of skill bùdàohuǒhòubùjiēguō 不到火候不揭锅 don't act until the time is ripe (idiom) bùdàohuǒhòubùjiēguō 不到火候不揭鍋 don't act until the time is ripe (idiom)