Writing
着火 (zháo huǒ) — how to say "to catch fire" in Chinese
着火
To catch fire, to be on fire
verb
Character composition
着
to touch, to burn
火
fire
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
Collocations
着火点
zháo huǒ diǎn
ignition point
Examples
厨房里因为没人看管，油锅温度太高而突然着火了。
In the kitchen, because no one was watching, the oil in the pan overheated and suddenly caught fire.
房子着火了！
The house is on fire!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to catch fire" in Chinese?
"to catch fire" in Chinese is 着火 (zháo huǒ).
What does 着火 mean in English?
着火 (zháo huǒ) means "To catch fire, to be on fire".
How is 着火 pronounced?
It is pronounced zháo huǒ (written as zhao huo, zhaohuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to catch fire" in Chinese characters?
It is written 着火: 着 has 11 strokes, 火 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 着火?
着火 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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