熄 (xī) - to extinguish & to put out (a fire, light)

熄Tone 1

xī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

熄 · xī

to extinguish;

to put out (a fire, light);

to go out;

to die out.

to extinguishto put out (a fire, light)to go out

Usage highlights

extinguish a fireturn off a lightextinguishextinct volcanoput out a candleengine flameout

Synonyms

  • 灭— to extinguish; to put out
  • 关— to turn off (for lights, appliances)

Antonyms

  • 燃— to burn; to ignite
  • 点— to light; to kindle
  • 开— to turn on (for lights, appliances)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please extinguish the candle before leaving (熄灭蜡烛).
  • The fire has gone out (火熄了).
  • He turned off the lamp (他熄了灯).
  • The volcano is extinct (火山熄灭了).

Collocations

  • extinguish a fire(熄火)
  • turn off a light(熄灯)
  • extinguish(熄灭)
  • extinct volcano(死火山)
  • put out a candle(熄蜡烛)
  • engine flameout(熄火)

Idioms

  • Extinguish the fire and avoid disaster(熄火避灾)
  • Extinguish the lamp and rest(熄灯就寝)
  • The fire of war is extinguished(战火熄灭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 熄 embodies the concept of control over fire, a fundamental element in human civilization.
  • In traditional Chinese thought, extinguishing a fire can symbolize the end of conflict, passion, or activity.
  • It is often used metaphorically to describe the cessation of emotions, life, or events.

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