篝火

gōuhuǒ

noun #9,809

Measure Word

一堆篝火 duī

Meanings

1 bonfire
2 campfire

Characters

bamboo frame (for a fire)

Originally referred to a fire built on a bamboo cage or frame.

Examples

我们在海边点了一堆篝火。

Wǒmen zài hǎibiān diǎn le yī duī gōuhuǒ.

We lit a bonfire by the beach.

大家围着篝火唱歌跳舞。

Dàjiā wéizhe gōuhuǒ chànggē tiàowǔ.

Everyone sang and danced around the campfire.

篝火晚会是露营最有趣的部分。

Gōuhuǒ wǎnhuì shì lùyíng zuì yǒuqù de bùfen.

The bonfire party is the most fun part of camping.

Tips

culture

篝火晚会 (bonfire party) is a tradition among many ethnic minorities in China, especially during festivals. The Yi people's Torch Festival (火把节) and Mongolian grassland gatherings feature prominent bonfires.

Stroke Order

篝 gōu

火 huǒ