炙 zek³ {zhì}

1. to broil
2. to roast

炙熱〔-热〕 zek³ jit⁶ {zhì rè}

hot; fiery

炙酷 zek³ huk⁶ {zhì kù}

torrid weather

炙手可熱〔---热〕 zek³ sau² ho² jit⁶ {zhì shǒu kě rè}

1. lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom); arrogance of the powerful
2. a mighty figure no-one dares approach
3. hot (exciting or in favor)