Definition
烧火 is a separable verb (离合词) that means 'to light, make, or tend a fire'. You can separate the verb 烧 from the object 火 by inserting complements, measure words, or other elements — for example, 烧了一堆火 ('burned a pile of fire') or 烧着火 ('the fire is burning'). It's commonly used in cooking, heating, and outdoor activities. When used as a unit, simply say 烧火.
v.o.
to light a fireto make a fireto tend a fire
Examples
- 烧火。Tā zài chúfáng shāo huǒ zuòfàn.He is lighting a fire in the kitchen to cook.
- 。Tā shāo le yì duī huǒ qǔ nuǎn.He burned a pile of firewood to keep warm.
- 烧火。shāo huǒ de shíhou yídìng yào zhùyì ānquán.Be sure to pay attention to safety when tending the fire.
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