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火柴
huǒchái
Description
火柴是一根小小的木棒，一头有药，划一下就能着火。
A 火柴 is a small wooden stick with a chemical tip that ignites when struck.
以前人们用火柴点蜡烛、生火，现在很多人用打火机。
People used to use 火柴 to light candles and fires, but now many use lighters.
Meanings
火柴huǒchái
a match (for making fire)
请给我一盒火柴。
Please give me a box of matches.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 柴 (firewood), literally "fire wood-stick".
- Nuance
火柴 is a match; 打火机 is a lighter.
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