火
炬

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The word "火炬" is formed by directly combining the character "火", meaning fire, with the character "炬", meaning torch, resulting in a compound that specifies a torch as a device that carries or emits flame.

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运动员高举火炬。

Yùndòngyuán gāo jǔ huǒjù.

The athlete holds the torch high.

火炬传递活动很精彩。

Huǒjù chuándì huódòng hěn jīngcǎi.

The torch relay activity is very exciting.

奥运会火炬象征着和平。

Àoyùnhuì huǒjù xiàngzhēng zhe hépíng.

The Olympic torch symbolizes peace.

火炬手在雨中坚持奔跑。

Huǒjùshǒu zài yǔ zhōng jiānchí bēnpǎo.

The torchbearer persisted in running in the rain.

点燃火炬的那一刻，全场欢呼起来。

Diǎnrán huǒjù de nà yīkè, quánchǎng huānhū qǐlái.

At the moment the torch was lit, the entire venue cheered.

Word Definition - 火炬

huǒ jù (flaming) torch; CL:把[bǎ]

Individual Character Details

火 huǒ, huǒ
炬 jù