smoldering fire; hidden fire source
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
smoldering fire; fire without visible flame
neutralRefers to fire that is burning without an open flame, often just glowing embers or hidden heat. It can be a fire hazard as it's not easily noticeable. Contrasts with 明火 (míng huǒ).
Sēn森
lín林
huǒ火
zāi灾
hòu后
，
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
qīng清
lǐ理
àn暗
huǒ火
，
yǐ以
fáng防
fù复
rán燃
。
After a forest fire, be careful to clear smoldering fires to prevent re-ignition.
Xī熄
miè灭
gōu篝
huǒ火
shí时
，
yī一
dìng定
yào要
què确
bǎo保
méi没
yǒu有
àn暗
huǒ火
cán残
liú留
。
When extinguishing a campfire, be sure there are no remaining smoldering embers.
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Chú厨
fáng房
lǐ里
de的
àn暗
huǒ火
yǐn隐
huàn患
bǐ比
míng明
huǒ火
gèng更
wēi危
xiǎn险
。
Hidden fire hazards in the kitchen are more dangerous than open flames.