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火柴 (huǒ chái): match

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HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: match
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

match (for lighting fire)

Chinese explanation

一种用来取火的小工具，通常由细木条或纸棒做成，一头沾有易燃的药料，在粗糙的表面上摩擦就会着火。日常生活中用来点烟、生火或点燃蜡烛。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

fire

HSK 5

firewood; brushwood; faggots

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