火线

火線

huǒxiàn

noun #24,247

Meanings

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

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Examples

战士们在火线上英勇作战。

Zhànshìmen zài huǒxiàn shàng yīngyǒng zuòzhàn.

The soldiers fought bravely on the front line.

他被火线提拔为团长。

Tā bèi huǒxiàn tíbá wéi tuánzhǎng.

He was promoted to regiment commander on the spot under fire.

电工检查了屋内的火线是否安全。

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

火 huǒ

线 xiàn