Chinese word

火炬

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǒ jù

Meaning

  • nountorch

Example

他举着火炬穿过人群。tā jǔ zhe huǒ jù chuān guò rén qún

He held a torch as he made his way through the crowd.

Illustration for 火炬 (torch)

More examples

夜晚的海滩上，火炬在风中摇曳。yè wǎn de hǎi tān shàng huǒ jù zài fēng zhōng yáo yè

On the beach at night, the torch flickered in the wind.

Core concept

A hand-held flame carried in a public ceremony, procession, or celebration, combining practical light with a shared symbol.

Common phrases

  • 高举火炬gāo jǔ huǒ jù

    raise the torch high

  • 火炬传递huǒ jù chuán dì

    torch relay

  • 点燃火炬diǎn rán huǒ jù

    light the torch

Similar words

火把huó bǎ: A burning stick held by hand for outdoor light or use in a ceremony.
蜡烛là zhú: A small solid light with a wick that gives off a gentle glow when lit.
灯笼dēng lóng: A portable light whose flame is enclosed by a cover or frame and carried or hung.
火焰huǒ yàn: The bright, moving part of a fire while it is burning.

Definition in Chinese

手持的用于照明并具有象征意义的火把类器具，多见于仪式、游行或庆典场合。shǒu chí de yòng yú zhào míng bìng jù yǒu xiàng zhēng yì yì de huó bǎ lèi qì jù duō jiàn yú yí shì yóu xíng huò qìng diǎn chǎng hé

Word origin

火炬 (huǒjù, "torch") combines 火 (huǒ, "fire") and 炬 (jù, "torch"), making a compound for a portable flame used as a visible symbol.

Usage tips

  • The Olympic torch is a familiar English-language reference that helps connect this noun with ceremonies, public celebrations, and shared ideals.

Related words

  • 火炬手huǒ jù shǒutorchbearernoun
  • 火炬传递huǒ jù chuán dìtorch relaynoun

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