消防 (xiāo fáng): firefighting

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: firefighting
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

firefighting
fire control

Chinese explanation

指预防和扑灭火灾的工作，也指与灭火、防火相关的各种事务。例如消防员、消防车、消防设施等。

Animated stroke order

Watch the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Free printable worksheet

Preview the practice sheet, then download the PDF.

Create a custom worksheet

Character breakdown

HSK 7

to diminish

HSK 5

to protect

Example sentences

The property management of the residential complex equipped every floor with fire extinguishers and regularly invites firefighters to check whether the equipment is expired.

Yesterday, a fire broke out at the factory due to a short circuit; fortunately, the fire brigade arrived in time, and no one was injured or killed.

The school organizes a fire drill every semester to familiarize students with escape routes and how to use fire extinguishers.

Keep exploring nearby meanings, levels, and sounds.

Unlock related vocabulary