炣 (kě) - Flame & blaze

炣Tone 3

kě ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

炣 · kě

Flame;

blaze;

bright burning fire.

Flameblazebright burning fire.

Usage highlights

Bright flameBlazing fireFlickering flameBright burningFlame lightBlaze

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bonfire burned brightly (炣炣的篝火).
  • The flame flickered in the wind (风中炣动的火焰).
  • A bright fire illuminated the room (炣亮的火光).

Collocations

  • Bright flame(炣火)
  • Blazing fire(炣焰)
  • Flickering flame(炣动)
  • Bright burning(炣炣)
  • Flame light(炣光)
  • Blaze(炣燃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 炣 is a relatively rare character in modern Chinese, primarily used in literary contexts to describe bright, vigorous flames.
  • The character carries connotations of vitality, energy, and illumination due to its association with fire.

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