烽
beacon fire; war
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
beacon fires; smoke and fire signals used to warn of danger
literaryUsed specifically for ancient communication towers (烽燧) where smoke (daytime) and fire (nighttime) signaled enemy movements.
Ancient beacon towers played a very good role in early warning.
Seeing the beacon fire rise indicated that enemy troops were invading.
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Beacon towers were important facilities for transmitting military information in ancient times.
Lighting fire at night and burning smoke during the day; this is the principle of beacon fires.
Traces of ancient beacon towers are still preserved on the hills here.
noun
war; flames of war
literaryMetaphorically refers to the state of war or conflict, often used in literary works to describe chaotic times.
After years of war, the two countries finally reached a peace agreement.
The beacon fires have burned for three months; a letter from home is worth ten thousand in gold.
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In those years when the flames of war raged everywhere, the people were displaced.
This documentary authentically recreates the wartime years of the past.
He was tired of endless warfare and longed for a peaceful life.