gāo
huǒ

literary

Meaning of 膏火

膏火 means lamplight; lamp oil and fire (literal meaning); expenses for nighttime study or work (especially tuition fees). Pronounced gāo huǒ.

  • lamplight; lamp oil and fire (literal meaning)
  • expenses for nighttime study or work (especially tuition fees)

Definitions & Examples

dài
shū
shēng
cháng
píng
gāo
huǒ
zhì
shēn
 

Ancient scholars often studied late into the night by lamplight.