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Definition
Blazing; burning fiercely.
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How it's used
Primarily appears in the set phrase 熊熊烈火 to describe an intense, roaring fire. Outside of this specific idiom, it is rarely used as a standalone adjective in casual speech. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone rather than being a common everyday descriptor for heat.
Examples
Do you see that blazing fire in the distance?
Related words
Common phrases
blazing fire
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 熊, which means bear. Using it to describe anything other than fire or light will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
