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火灾
huǒzāi
Description
火灾就是很大的火，会烧掉房子和东西。
A 火灾 is a very large fire that can burn houses and things.
我们要小心用火，才能不发生火灾。
We must be careful with fire to prevent 火灾.
Meanings
火灾huǒzāi
fire disaster; a destructive fire
昨天那栋楼发生了火灾。
There was a fire in that building yesterday.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 灾 (disaster), literally "fire disaster."
- Nuance
refers to the destructive event; use 着火 for something catching fire.
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