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March 24, 2026
火焰huǒyàn(huo3yan4)
火焰 (huǒyàn) refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire that emits light and heat, commonly known as flame. It can be used in both literal contexts, such as describing a fire, and metaphorical contexts, such as expressing passion or intensity in emotions or ideas.
Frequency#4525DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
Fire has significant cultural symbolism in China, often associated with prosperity and purification. During festivals, such as Chinese New Year, firecrackers are used to create a 'flame' of celebration and to ward off evil spirits.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fierce dragon breathing fire, its flames dancing in the air. The character 火 (huǒ) looks like a fire and represents 'fire,' while 焰 (yàn) suggests the flickering movement of flames. Together, they create a vivid image of a blazing fire.
Meanings of 火焰
huǒyàn(huo3yan4)
1blaze
2flame
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About 火焰
火焰Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4525Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 火焰
Quick Contrast
火焰 (huǒyàn) vs 火 (huǒ): use 火焰 when emphasizing the visible flame itself, while 火 refers more generally to fire as a substance or concept.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fierce dragon breathing fire, its flames dancing in the air. The character 火 (huǒ) looks like a fire and represents 'fire,' while 焰 (yàn) suggests the flickering movement of flames. Together, they create a vivid image of a blazing fire.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 火焰 with other related terms like 火 (fire) and 烈火 (blazing fire). Use 火焰 in more descriptive contexts, such as literature or poetry. Note that it is more formal than simply saying 火, which is used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 火焰 connects to topics about nature and elements. Focus on using it in contexts that involve detailed descriptions of fire or emotions related to intensity. Practice using it in both written and spoken forms.
Cultural Note
Fire has significant cultural symbolism in China, often associated with prosperity and purification. During festivals, such as Chinese New Year, firecrackers are used to create a 'flame' of celebration and to ward off evil spirits.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 火焰 interchangeably with 火 or 烈火 without recognizing the difference in intensity and formality. For example, saying '我看到一个火' instead of '我看到一个火焰' may lack the intended vividness.
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Grammar Patterns of 火焰
火焰 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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两片____化作一处，腾起了几百英尺高的烈焰。
The two sheets of flame clashed, soaring hundreds of feet high.
Example Sentences for 火焰 (9)
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两片火焰化作一处，腾起了几百英尺高的烈焰。
liǎng piàn huǒ yàn huà zuò yī chǔ， ， téng qǐ le jī bǎi yīng chǐ gāo de liè。
The two sheets of flame clashed, soaring hundreds of feet high.
2
火焰呼呼地蹿到了几百英尺的高空。
huǒ yàn hū hū dì cuān dào le jī bǎi yīng chǐ de gāo kōng。
Flames roared hundreds of feet into the air.
3
火焰吞卷着那栋楼.
huǒ yàn tūn juàn zháo nà dòng lóu.
The flames licked against the building.
4
奥!一团会说话的火焰. 我把你带到那个最甜的老奶奶那里去!
ào! ! yī tuán huì shuō huà de huǒ. yàn . wǒ bǎ nǐ dài dào nà gè zuì tián de lǎo nǎi nǎi nà!
ZC Enters the house a fire. But, there underground passage here!
5
火焰最后弱下来,火就灭了.
huǒ yàn zuì hòu ruò xià lái, , huǒ jiù miè.
The flames at last sank down and the fire went out.
6
他刚拨旺炉火,正茫然凝视着火焰,这时有个人闯了进来.
tā gāng bō wàng lú huǒ, , zhèng máng rán níng shì zháo huǒ, yàn , zhè shí yǒu gè rén chuǎng le.
He had just poked up the fire and was staring blankly at the flames when someone burst in.
7
问:为什么开发组仍然把强化火焰石这个渣留在天赋里?
wèn: : wéi shí mó kāi fā zǔ réng rán bǎ qiáng huà huǒ yàn shí zhè gè zhā liú zài tiān fù?
Why do the Devs insist on keeping the Improved Firestone talent?
Zhou, behind - round draw in the back of light and flame patterns.
9
火焰直窜天空.
huǒ yàn zhí cuàn tiān kōng.
Flames were soaring into the sky.
Cultural Notes for 火焰
🏮Cultural insight
Fire has significant cultural symbolism in China, often associated with prosperity and purification. During festivals, such as Chinese New Year, firecrackers are used to create a 'flame' of celebration and to ward off evil spirits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 火焰
You can say, '火焰在夜空中闪烁,' meaning 'The flames flickered in the night sky.'
Not necessarily; while it often has positive connotations, it can also describe destruction when discussing wildfires.
It's more common in literary or formal contexts, while 火 is used for everyday references to fire.
