消防栓

xiāofángshuān

noun #23,824

Measure Word

一个消防栓 gè

Meanings

1 fire hydrant

Characters

to extinguish / to eliminate

to defend / to guard against

bolt / plug / stopper

Examples

消防车连上了消防栓。

Xiāofáng chē lián shàng le xiāofángshuān.

The fire truck connected to the fire hydrant.

不要在消防栓附近停车。

Bù yào zài xiāofángshuān fùjìn tíngchē.

Do not park near a fire hydrant.

Tips

memory

Break it down: 消防 (firefighting) + 栓 (bolt/plug). A fire hydrant is literally a firefighting plug.

Stroke Order

消 xiāo

防 fáng

栓 shuān