熛 (biāo) - Flame & to blaze

熛Tone 1

biāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

熛 · biāo

Flame;

to blaze;

to burst into flames;

spark;

flash.

Flameto blazeto burst into flames

Usage highlights

FlameSparkBlazing fireWildfire spreadingFlaring angerBursting flame

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire burst into flames (火熛).
  • A spark flew from the fire (火星熛出).
  • The wildfire spread rapidly (野火熛原).
  • His anger flared up (怒气熛发).

Collocations

  • Flame(火熛)
  • Spark(星熛)
  • Blazing fire(熛火)
  • Wildfire spreading(熛原)
  • Flaring anger(熛怒)
  • Bursting flame(熛起)

Idioms

  • Wildfire spreads across the plain(熛火燎原)
  • Anger flares up like fire(怒气熛发)
  • Sparks fly in all directions(熛星四射)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing fire, warfare, and sudden emotional outbursts.
  • Often used metaphorically for rapid spread of events or intense emotions.
  • Associated with destructive but also transformative power of fire in Chinese philosophy.

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