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The word "火箭" is formed by directly combining the character "火" meaning "fire" with "箭" meaning "arrow", resulting in a literal meaning of "fire arrow". This compound term historically denoted arrows propelled by gunpowder and in contemporary usage refers to a rocket, conveying the idea of an arrow-like object driven by fire.

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我看见了火箭发射。

Wǒ kànjiànle huǒjiàn fāshè.

I saw the rocket launch.

电视里正在直播火箭升空。

Diànshì lǐ zhèngzài zhíbō huǒjiàn shēngkōng.

The rocket's ascent is being broadcast live on television.

这枚火箭成功将卫星送入轨道。

Zhè méi huǒjiàn chénggōng jiàng wèixīng sòngrù guǐdào.

This rocket successfully delivered the satellite into orbit.

火箭技术是航天事业的重要基础。

Huǒjiàn jìshù shì hángtiān shìyè de zhòngyào jīchǔ.

Rocket technology is a crucial foundation for the space industry.

古代中国人发明的火药是现代火箭的雏形。

Gǔdài Zhōngguó rén fāmíng de huǒyào shì xiàndài huǒjiàn de chúxíng.

The gunpowder invented by ancient Chinese people is the prototype of modern rockets.

Word Definition - 火箭

huǒ jiàn rocket; CL:枚[méi]

Individual Character Details

火 huǒ, huǒ
箭 jiàn