炽 (chì) - blazing & flaming

炽Tone 4

chì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 火

橙丁

炽 · chì

blazing;

flaming;

ardent;

intense;

describes a strong, burning fire or passionate emotion.

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Usage highlights

blazing fireardent loveintense heatfervent emotionblazing sunfiery enthusiasm

Synonyms

  • 烈— intense; fierce
  • 炎— flaming; inflammation
  • 热— hot; passionate

Antonyms

  • 冷— cold
  • 淡— mild; indifferent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bonfire was blazing (炽热的篝火).
  • She has an ardent passion for music (炽热的音乐热情).
  • The metal glowed with intense heat (炽热的金属).
  • A fervent desire for knowledge (炽热的求知欲).

Collocations

  • blazing fire(炽火)
  • ardent love(炽爱)
  • intense heat(炽热)
  • fervent emotion(炽情)
  • blazing sun(炽日)
  • fiery enthusiasm(炽盛的激情)

Idioms

  • Fierce and unyielding(炽焰燎原)
  • Burning with passion(情炽如火)
  • Intense and flourishing(炽昌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with fire, energy, and strong, positive passion in Chinese culture.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe intense dedication, love, or ambition.
  • The character's fire radical (火) directly links it to concepts of heat and light.

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