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火炉

huǒlú

Description

火炉是一种用来生火取暖或做饭的东西。

A 火炉 is a device used for making fire to keep warm or cook food.

天气很冷的时候,大家喜欢坐在火炉旁边。

When the weather is cold, everyone likes to sit by the 火炉.

Meanings

火炉huǒlú

stove; furnace used for heating or cooking

冬天我们在火炉旁边取暖。

In winter, we warm ourselves by the stove.

火炉huǒlú

very hot place (figurative)

夏天的重庆像一个大火炉。

Chongqing in summer is like a big furnace.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    火 (fire) + 炉 (stove/furnace), literally 'fire stove'.

  • Nuance

    often used figuratively for extremely hot cities in summer.

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