虚火

虛火
xūhuǒ
  1. excess of internal heat due to poor general condition (TCM)
  2. the prestige of another person, which one borrows for oneself

CEDICT

tcm

Entry Composition

1 虚 xū
  1. emptiness
  2. void
  3. abstract theory or guiding principles
  4. empty or unoccupied
  5. diffident or timid
  6. false
  7. humble or modest
  8. (of health) weak
  9. virtual
  10. in vain
2 火 huǒ
  1. fire
  2. urgent
  3. ammunition
  4. fiery or flaming
  5. internal heat (Chinese medicine)
  6. hot (popular)
  7. classifier for military units (old)
  8. Kangxi radical 86