torch; flaming bundle for lighting
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torch; a flaming bundle used for illumination at night
A traditional tool for lighting, often made by wrapping flammable material around a stick. Used in historical settings, festivals, ceremonies, or as emergency lighting.
Cūn村
mín民
men们
jǔ举
zhe着
huǒ火
bǎ把
zài在
shān山
lù路
shang上
xíng行
zǒu走
。
The villagers walked on the mountain path holding torches.
Gǔ古
dài代
méi没
yǒu有
diàn电
dēng灯
，
yè夜
jiān间
cháng常
kào靠
huǒ火
bǎ把
zhào照
míng明
。
In ancient times without electric lights, people often relied on torches for illumination at night.
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Huǒ火
bǎ把
jié节
shì是
Yí彝
zú族
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
jié节
rì日
。
The Torch Festival is a traditional festival of the Yi people.
Tā他
men们
yòng用
jìn浸
le了
yóu油
de的
huǒ火
bǎ把
diǎn点
rán燃
le了
gōu篝
huǒ火
。
They used oil-soaked torches to light the bonfire.