fo2 sit3火舌
Jyutpingfo2 sit3
Yalefó sit
Definition
Tongue of fire; the tip or upper part of a flame.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the visible, flickering tip of a flame rather than the entire fire. It is frequently used in descriptions of fires spreading or in scientific contexts regarding combustion temperatures. Unlike general terms for fire, this carries a more vivid, visual quality.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Grammar guides
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