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火苗
huǒmiáo
Description
火苗是火刚烧起来时的样子，一小片一小片地跳动。
A 火苗 is the appearance of a fire just starting, flickering in small patches.
风一吹，蜡烛的火苗就动来动去。
When the wind blows, the candle's 火苗 moves around.
Meanings
火苗huǒmiáo
flame; tongue of fire
小小的火苗慢慢变大了。
The small flame slowly grew bigger.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 苗 (sprout, seedling), literally a small growing flame.
- Nuance
usually refers to a small or beginning flame, unlike 火焰 which is grander.
In videos
“屋顶风上小壁炉里面有火苗”
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