熮 (liǔ) - To burn & to scorch

熮Tone 3

liǔ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

熮 · liǔ

To burn;

to scorch;

to singe;

also refers to a type of fire or flame.

To burnto scorchto singe

Usage highlights

scorchsingeburn markfire damageheat scorching

Synonyms

  • 烧— to burn
  • 焚— to burn, to set on fire
  • 灼— to scorch, to burn

Antonyms

  • 灭— to extinguish
  • 熄— to put out (a fire)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire scorched the wood (火熮了木头).
  • Be careful not to singe your hair (小心别熮到头发).
  • The intense heat caused a burn (高热导致熮伤).

Collocations

  • scorch(熮烧)
  • singe(熮焦)
  • burn mark(熮痕)
  • fire damage(熮毁)
  • heat scorching(熮热)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or technical contexts.
  • Historically associated with descriptions of fire damage or accidental burning.

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