firebrand in Chinese
firebrand in Chinese is 火炬 — firebrand means a burning stick used as a torch.
firebrand in Chinese
火炬
Pronounced: huǒ jù
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
What does "firebrand" mean?
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noun A burning stick used as a torch.
"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
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noun Someone who stirs up trouble or argument, often against the way things are.
"Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence."
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- The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.
- Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence.
- The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice.
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What is "firebrand" in Chinese?
"firebrand" in Chinese is 火炬. firebrand means: A burning stick used as a torch.
How do you pronounce 火炬?
"firebrand" in Chinese is 火炬, pronounced "huǒ jù".
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