Chinese
shènghuǒ
Meaning: sacred fire; Olympic torch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

聖火
聖
火
圣火
圣
火

Example sentences

The athlete representative lit the sacred fire during the opening ceremony.
奧運聖火在各個城市之間傳遞。
奥运圣火在各个城市之间传递。
The Olympic torch is passed between various cities.

Usage Notes

Primarily used for the Olympic flame or symbolic sacred fires in various ceremonies.

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