熆 (hé) - To blow on a fire to make it & to fan flames

熆Tone 2

hé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

熆 · hé

To blow on a fire to make it burn;

to fan flames;

an ancient term for bellows or a device used to increase airflow for smelting or forging.

To blow on a fire to make itto fan flamesan ancient term for bellows or a device

Usage highlights

Fan the fireFurnace bellowsBlow on coalsSmelting bellowsBlowing device

Synonyms

  • 扇— to fan; to flap
  • 吹— to blow

Antonyms

  • 熄— to extinguish; to put out
  • 灭— to extinguish; to go out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blacksmith used bellows to fan the fire (熆火).
  • Ancient metallurgy required blowing air into the furnace (熆炉).
  • He blew on the embers to revive the flame (熆炭).

Collocations

  • Fan the fire(熆火)
  • Furnace bellows(熆炉)
  • Blow on coals(熆炭)
  • Smelting bellows(熆冶)
  • Blowing device(熆具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Related to ancient Chinese metallurgy and blacksmithing techniques.
  • Reflects historical fire management technology in metalworking and heating.

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