消
防

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The word "消防" is formed by combining the character "消", which includes the water radical (氵) to indicate the use of water in eliminating fires, with the character "防", which includes the mound radical (阝) to represent building barriers or taking preventive measures; together, they convey the concept of firefighting, where "消" focuses on extinguishing and "防" on preventing fires.

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消防员的工作很重要。

Xiāofángyuán de gōngzuò hěn zhòngyào.

The work of firefighters is very important.

我们学校每年举行一次消防演习。

Wǒmen xuéxiào měinián jǔxíng yī cì xiāofáng yǎnxí.

Our school holds a fire drill once every year.

请勿在消防通道堆放杂物。

Qǐng wù zài xiāofáng tōngdào duīfàng záwù.

Please do not pile up杂物 in the fire escape route.

高层建筑必须配备完善的消防设施。

Gāocéng jiànzhù bìxū pèibèi wánshàn de xiāofáng shèshī.

High-rise buildings must be equipped with comprehensive firefighting facilities.

提高全民消防安全意识是预防火灾的关键。

Tígāo quánmín xiāofáng ānquán yìshì shì yùfáng huǒzāi de guānjiàn.

Enhancing the public's awareness of fire safety is key to preventing fires.

Word Definition - 消防

xiāo fáng firefighting; fire control

Individual Character Details

消 xiāo
防 fáng