焱 (yàn) - Flame & blaze

焱Tone 4

yàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

焱 · yàn

Flame;

blaze;

fire;

refers to a large, intense fire or conflagration;

composed of three 火 (fire) characters, emphasizing the intensity of flames.

Flameblazefire

Usage highlights

Flames and fireBlazing fireFiery lightIntense blazeFlame spiritBlazing sun

Synonyms

  • 火— fire (general term)
  • 焰— flame
  • 炎— inflammation; blaze

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The building was engulfed in flames (焱焰).
  • The volcanic eruption created a fiery spectacle (焱焱 spectacle).
  • Ancient rituals sometimes involved fire worship (焱祭).

Collocations

  • Flames and fire(焱焰)
  • Blazing fire(焱火)
  • Fiery light(焱光)
  • Intense blaze(焱焱)
  • Flame spirit(焱灵)
  • Blazing sun(焱阳)

Idioms

  • Flames reaching the sky(焱焰冲天)
  • A sea of fire(火焱焱)
  • Blazing with anger(怒气焱焱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents intense, powerful fire in classical Chinese texts, often used metaphorically for strong energy or passion.
  • In ancient cosmology, associated with the element of fire and its transformative, purifying properties.
  • Sometimes appears in names to convey dynamism, brilliance, or fiery spirit.

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