Search the dictionary A Chinese word or character, or English Draw a character Search 3 entries. huǒhou 火候 heat control 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)