Meanings of 灬
By ear
Play it, then pick what 灬 means.
About 灬
Podcast: 灬
Podcast: 灬
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 灬
Be mindful that 灬 is typically used as a radical rather than a standalone character in most contexts. It is often found in more complex characters, so understanding its role can help decipher meanings. Avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters by focusing on context.
While 灬 is not an HSK word on its own, it appears in many HSK vocabulary terms related to heat and fire. Students should focus on recognizing it as a radical in characters they learn at higher HSK levels, especially in the context of cooking or environmental discussions.
Learners might confuse 灬 with other radicals or characters that have a similar appearance. For example, mixing it up with the character for 'earth' (土) due to visual similarity is a common error. Focus on the context to distinguish them.
Pronunciation of 灬
Drill the tone of 灬 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 灬 to you
Let me explain 灬 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 灬 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 灬?
Learning Lab
Knowing 灬 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 灬
灬 is a component form of 火.
How to say fire in Chinese
“fire” in Chinese is灬
The character 灬 (huǒ) represents 'fire' and is commonly used in various contexts to denote heat, flames, or anything associated with burning. It serves as a radical in many other characters, indicating a connection to fire or heat-related meanings, such as in '烧' (shāo, to burn) or '热' (rè, hot).
When to use 灬
Be mindful that 灬 is typically used as a radical rather than a standalone character in most contexts. It is often found in more complex characters, so understanding its role can help decipher meanings. Avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters by focusing on context.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 灬 with other radicals or characters that have a similar appearance. For example, mixing it up with the character for 'earth' (土) due to visual similarity is a common error. Focus on the context to distinguish them.
Write 灬
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 灬 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 灬?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 灬
Frequently asked questions about 灬
The pinyin for 灬 is 'huǒ', pronounced with a rising tone.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 灬?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.