火线

火線
huǒxiàn
noun #24,247

Meanings

  1. 1 firing line
  2. 2 front line (military)
  3. 3 live wire (electrical)
  4. 4 hotline

Examples

HSK 6
Zhànshì men zài huǒxiàn shàng yīngyǒng zuòzhàn.
The soldiers fought bravely on the front line.
HSK 7-9
Tā bèi huǒxiàn tíbá wéi tuánzhǎng.
He was promoted to regiment commander on the spot under fire.
HSK 7-9
Diàngōng jiǎnchá le wū nèi de huǒxiàn shìfǒu ānquán.
The electrician checked whether the live wires inside the house were safe.

Tips

usage
火线 has two main meanings: military (front line / firing line) and electrical (live wire). In metaphorical usage, 火线提拔 means to be promoted in the thick of action.

Stroke Order

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