炵 (tōng) - Describes the appearance of flames or fire rising

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tōng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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炵 · tōng

Describes the appearance of flames or fire rising vigorously.

Describes the appearance of flames or fire rising

Usage highlights

Flames risingBurning fiercelyBlazing fireVigorous flamesBright firelight

Synonyms

  • 炎— flame; blaze
  • 焰— flame
  • 炽— blazing; flaming

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flames rose fiercely (炵炵).
  • The fire burned brightly (炵然).
  • The wildfire spread quickly (野火炵炵).

Collocations

  • Flames rising(炵炵)
  • Burning fiercely(炵然)
  • Blazing fire(炵火)
  • Vigorous flames(炵焰)
  • Bright firelight(炵光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a descriptive character found in classical Chinese texts to depict fire.
  • Used more in literary contexts than in modern everyday language.

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