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消防
xiāofáng
Description
消防是指灭火和防火的工作。
"消防" refers to the work of extinguishing and preventing fires.
如果发生火灾，我们要打电话给消防队。
If a fire breaks out, we should call the "消防" team.
Meanings
消防xiāofáng
fire fighting and fire prevention
这栋大楼的消防设备很齐全。
The fire safety equipment in this building is very complete.
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Notes
- Etymology
消 (extinguish) + 防 (prevent/guard against), literally 'extinguishing and preventing fire'.
- Nuance
often used attributively, e.g. 消防车 (fire truck), 消防员 (firefighter), 消防队 (fire brigade).
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