虚火 Traditional form: 虛火 Pinyin (reading): xūhuǒ Definitions: excess of internal heat due to poor general condition (TCM) the prestige of another person, which one borrows for oneself Characters: 虚 - false; worthless, hollow, empty; vain 火 - fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage Traditional characters: 虛 - false; worthless, hollow, empty; vain 火 - fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage