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香火
xiānghuǒ
Description
香火指的是在庙里烧的香和蜡烛的火。
"香火" refers to the incense and candle flames burned in a temple.
如果一个庙香火很旺，就说明去拜的人很多。
If a temple's "香火" is very strong, it means many people visit to worship.
Meanings
香火xiānghuǒ
incense and candles burned in worship
这个庙的香火很旺。
This temple has a thriving incense offering tradition.
香火xiānghuǒ
family line; descendants who continue ancestral worship
他希望儿子能延续家里的香火。
He hopes his son can carry on the family line.
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Notes
- Etymology
香 (incense) + 火 (fire), from the burning of incense in temples.
- Nuance
'香火旺' means a temple is popular; '延续香火' means continuing the family line.
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