Hotpot: meaning, definitions and examples
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hotpot
[ หhษtpษt ]
food
A Chinese stew consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table, and ingredients such as thinly sliced meat, leafy vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, and seafood surrounding it. The ingredients are cooked at the table by the diners.
Synonyms
Chinese hotpot, steamboat.
Examples of usage
- Let's go out for hotpot tonight!
- I love the variety of ingredients you can choose for hotpot.
British slang
A situation or place that is dangerous or unpleasant.
Synonyms
dangerous place, unpleasant situation.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| hotpot |
This term could also be misused or confuse people as it generally has a positive connotation related to food. Instead, use 'hotpot' in the correct context as a communal meal.
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| dangerous place |
Use this term when describing locations that pose a physical threat or risk to safety.
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| unpleasant situation |
This phrase describes scenarios that are uncomfortable, troublesome, or distressing, though not necessarily dangerous.
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Examples of usage
- That neighborhood is a real hotpot.
- The club turned into a hotpot after midnight.
Translations
Translations of the word "hotpot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น panela quente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคชเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Feuertopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ panci panas
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัััะธะน ะณะพััะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ gorฤ cy garnek
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซ้ (ใฒใชใน)
๐ซ๐ท fondue chinoise
๐ช๐ธ olla caliente
๐น๐ท sฤฑcak tencere
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๊ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุงุก ุณุงุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ horkรฝ hrnec
๐ธ๐ฐ horรบci hrniec
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ้ (huวguล)
๐ธ๐ฎ vroฤ lonec
๐ฎ๐ธ heitur pottur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััา าะฐะทะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ isti qab
๐ฒ๐ฝ olla caliente
Etymology
The term 'hotpot' originated from China, where it is a popular style of communal eating. It has since spread to other parts of the world, including the UK where it is enjoyed as a warming and comforting meal. The slang use of 'hotpot' to describe a dangerous or unpleasant situation likely evolved from the idea of a bubbling and potentially volatile pot of food.
See also: hot, hotbox, hotkey, hotness, hotplate, hotspot, hottie.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,372, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.