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
火
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
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
Pronounced: huǒ zāi
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
火
Pronounced: huǒ
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
火
Pronounced: huǒ
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
火
Pronounced: huǒ
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
火灾
Pronounced: huǒ zāi
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
What does "fire" mean?
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noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
"They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
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noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
"The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
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verb To shoot a weapon.
"The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
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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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