Writing
火柴 (huǒ chái) — how to say "match" in Chinese
火柴
Match (for lighting)
noun
Character composition
火
fire
柴
firewood
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
划火柴
huá huǒchái
strike a match
Examples
他用一根火柴点燃了生日蜡烛。
He lit the birthday candles with one match.
一根火柴
One match.
Frequently asked questions
Match in Chinese meaning
"match" in Chinese is 火柴 (huǒ chái).
What does 火柴 mean in English?
火柴 (huǒ chái) means "Match (for lighting)".
How is 火柴 pronounced?
It is pronounced huǒ chái (written as huo chai, huochai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "match" in Chinese characters?
It is written 火柴: 火 has 4 strokes, 柴 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 火柴?
火柴 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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