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火灾

huǒ zāi
起 qǐ 场 chǎng
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 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

fire

灾
zāi

disaster