Writing
火炬 (huǒ jù) — how to say "torch" in Chinese
火炬
Torch
noun
Character composition
火
fire
炬
torch
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
Collocations
传递火炬
chuándì huǒjù
to pass the torch
Examples
运动员在开幕式上传递火炬。
Athletes pass the torch at the opening ceremony.
他拿着火炬。
He holds a torch.
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Frequently asked questions
Torch meaning in Chinese
"torch" in Chinese is 火炬 (huǒ jù).
火炬 meaning in English
火炬 (huǒ jù) means "Torch".
How is 火炬 pronounced?
It is pronounced huǒ jù (written as huo ju, huoju). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "torch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 火炬: 火 has 4 strokes, 炬 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 火炬?
火炬 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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