救火
jiù
huǒ

Definitions

  1. 1. to put out a fire
  2. 2. firefighting

Components

  • 救 jiù – to save
  • 火 Huǒ – surname Huo

Related Words

  • 抱薪救火 bào xīn jiù huǒ – lit. to carry firewood to put out a fire (idiom); fig. to make a problem worse by inappropriate action
  • 救场如救火 jiù chǎng rú jiù huǒ – the show must go on (idiom)
  • 救火车 jiù huǒ chē – fire truck

Word Lists

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