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篝火

gōuhuǒ
noun #9,809

Measure Word

一堆篝火 duī

Meanings

  1. 1 bonfire
  2. 2 campfire

Characters

篝
gōu
bamboo frame (for a fire)
火
huǒ
fire
Originally referred to a fire built on a bamboo cage or frame.

Examples

HSK 3
大家围着篝火唱歌跳舞。
Dàjiā wéi zhe gōuhuǒ chànggē tiàowǔ.
Everyone sang and danced around the campfire.
HSK 5
我们在海边点了一堆篝火。
Wǒmen zài hǎibiān diǎn le yīduī gōuhuǒ.
We lit a bonfire by the beach.
HSK 5
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