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火药火藥 huǒ yào — gunpowder

huǒ (third tone, dipping) yào (fourth tone, falling)huo3 yao4

Traditional: 火藥

gunpowder

HSK 6· HSK 1–6 (classic)Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardnoun
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Meanings

  1. gunpowder

    gunpowder

    noun

Character breakdown

  • 火
    huǒ (third tone, dipping)

    fire, flame

    4 strokesRadical 火
  • 药藥
    yào (fourth tone, falling)

    medicine, a drug; a herbal remedy; a chemical preparation

    9 strokes⿱艹约Radical 艸