火灾

huǒ zāi

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

1. serious fire (in a city or a forest etc)

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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消防

xiāo fáng

firefighting

消防指消防队或灭火工作，与火灾相对

Related words

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火

huǒ

fire

火灾指失控的火，火是更广义的词

火警

huǒ jǐng

fire alarm

火警指火灾警报或火灾事件，常与火灾关联

纵火

zòng huǒ

to set on fire

纵火指故意放火的行为，可能导致火灾

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Note: 火灾 (huǒzāi) specifically refers to a disastrous fire, not just any fire (火, huǒ). Don't use it for a small flame or a controlled fire.

Example Sentences

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发生火灾时，要迅速疏散。

When a fire occurs, evacuate quickly.

那场火灾烧毁了整栋楼。

That fire destroyed the whole building.

消防员很快扑灭了火灾。

The firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.

我们应该学会如何应急处理火灾。

We should learn how to respond to fire emergencies.

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Child Words of 火灾

火

huǒ