着火 meaning and pronunciation

着火
Simplified word
著火
Traditional word

着火 English definition

zháo huǒ

  • to ignite
  • to burn

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Characters

  • 着 (zhe): aspect particle indicating action in progress;
  • 火 (huǒ): fire; urgent; ammunition; fiery or flaming; internal heat (Chinese medicine); hot (popular); classifier for military units (old);

Sentences examples with 着火

  • 在森林里吸烟很危险，容易着火。
    Zài sēnlín lǐ xīyān hěn wéixiǎn, róngyì zháohuǒ.