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fire in Chinese

fire in Chinese is 火, 火災, 火灾 — fire means the chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.

fire in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: huǒ
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
火災
noun
Pronounced: huǒ zāi
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
火災
noun
Pronounced: huǒ zāi
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
noun
Pronounced: huǒ
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
noun
Pronounced: huǒ
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
noun
Pronounced: huǒ
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
火灾
noun
Pronounced: huǒ zāi
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.

What does "fire" mean?

  1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
    "They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
  2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
    "The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
  3. verb To shoot a weapon.
    "The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
  4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
    "The manager fired two employees for repeated lateness."

fire in a sentence

  • They gathered around the fire to keep warm.
  • A fire broke out in the warehouse overnight.
  • The soldiers took cover under enemy fire.
  • The officer fired a warning shot into the air.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fire" in Chinese?

"fire" in Chinese is 火, 火災, 火灾. fire means: The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.

How do you pronounce 火?

"fire" in Chinese is 火, pronounced "huǒ".

How do you use "fire" in a sentence?

Example: "They gathered around the fire to keep warm." In Chinese, "fire" is 火, 火災, 火灾.

Are there other ways to say "fire" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "fire": 火, 火災, 火灾.

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