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火 (huǒ) — how to say "fire" in Chinese
火
Fire
noun · adjective
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
Collocations
生火
shēng huǒ
make a fire
Examples
冬天的时候，坐在火旁边会觉得特别温暖和舒服。
In winter, sitting by the fire feels especially warm and cozy.
有火。
There is fire.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "fire" in Chinese?
"fire" in Chinese is 火 (huǒ).
What does huo mean in Chinese?
火 (huǒ) means "Fire".
How is 火 pronounced?
It is pronounced huǒ (written as huo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "fire" in Chinese characters?
It is written 火 and has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 火?
火 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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