Torch in Chinese
torch · HSK 7–9
火炬
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- 火 fire
- 炬 torch
运动员举着火炬跑进了体育场。 The athlete ran into the stadium holding the torch.
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How do you say torch in Chinese?
Torch in Chinese is 火炬 (huǒ jù).
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