焔 (yàn) - Flame, blaze & variant form of 焰 (yàn) meaning flame or

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焔 · yàn

Flame, blaze;

variant form of 焰 (yàn) meaning flame or blaze.

Flame, blazevariant form of 焰 (yàn) meaning flame or

Usage highlights

FlameBlazeCandle flameRocket flameFlame colorFlame test

Synonyms

  • 焰— flame, blaze (standard Chinese form)
  • 炎— flame, inflammation
  • 火— fire

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flame flickered in the wind (焔が風に揺れる).
  • He added fuel to the flames (彼は火に油を注いで焔を大きくした).
  • The candle flame went out (蝋燭の焔が消えた).
  • The rocket's flame was visible for miles (ロケットの焔が数マイル先から見えた).

Collocations

  • Flame(焔)
  • Blaze(炎焔)
  • Candle flame(蝋燭の焔)
  • Rocket flame(ロケットの焔)
  • Flame color(焔色)
  • Flame test(焔色反应)

Idioms

  • Add fuel to the flames(火に油を注ぐ)
  • Trial by fire(火の試練)
  • Go through fire and water(水火を辞せず)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts as a variant of 焰 (flame).
  • In Chinese, 焰 is the standard form; 焔 is considered a variant.
  • Associated with purification, transformation, and divine power in various cultural traditions.

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