Definition
炬 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'torch' or 'fire'. It cannot stand alone as a word; you will encounter it in compounds such as 火炬 (torch) and 火炬手 (torchbearer). In modern Chinese, it most commonly refers to a torch, especially in the context of Olympic torch relays.
b.f.
torch (bound form, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Àoyùn huǒ jù chuándì kāishǐ le.The Olympic torch relay has begun.
- 。Tā shǒu chí huǒ jù pǎo jìn tǐyùchǎng.He ran into the stadium holding a torch.
- 。Huǒ jù shǒu men yánzhe jiēdào bēnpǎo.The torchbearers ran along the streets.
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