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明火
mínghuǒ
Description
明火是我们可以看到的火，比如做饭时炉子上的火。
"明火" is fire that we can see, such as the fire on a stove when cooking.
很多地方为了安全，不让人用明火。
Many places forbid the use of "明火" for safety reasons.
Meanings
明火mínghuǒ
open flame; visible fire
请不要在这里使用明火。
Please do not use open flames here.
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Notes
- Etymology
明 (bright/visible) + 火 (fire), literally "visible fire".
- Nuance
often seen on safety signs like "禁止明火" (no open flames).
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