huǒjù

火炬

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

torch; beacon; symbol of light and hope

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Meanings

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1.

noun

torch; a stick with a burning end used to provide light

Typically refers to a traditional fire torch, but most commonly used in modern times to refer to the ceremonial Olympic torch.

Huǒ火
jù炬
jiē接
lì力
sài赛
shì是
Ào奥
yùn运
huì会
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
xiàng项
mù目
 。

The torch relay is a traditional event of the Olympic Games.

Tā他
gāo高
jǔ举
zhe着
huǒ火
jù把
 ,
wèi为
dà大
jiā家
zhào照
liàng亮
le了
qián前
lù路
 。

He held the torch high, illuminating the path ahead for everyone.

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Zhè这
huǒ火
jù炬
xiàng象
zhēng征
zhe着
hé和
píng平
yǔ与
tuán团
jié结
 。

This torch symbolizes peace and unity.

Gǔ古
dài代
rén人
men们
yòng用
huǒ火
jù炬
lái来
zhào照
míng明
hé和
qū驱
gǎn赶
yě野
shòu兽
 。

In ancient times, people used torches for lighting and driving away wild animals.

Huǒ火
jù炬
de的
guāng光
máng芒
zài在
hēi黑
àn暗
zhōng中
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
míng明
liàng亮
 。

The torch's light appeared exceptionally bright in the darkness.