火把 (huǒ bǎ) — torch (a portable light source made of burning material)

Definition

Examples

• 他举着火把在黑暗中前进。
  Tā jǔ zháo huǒ bǎ zài hēi àn zhōng qián jìn.
  He advanced through the darkness holding a torch.
• 古代人用火把来照明和驱赶野兽。
  Gǔ dài rén yòng huǒ bǎ lái zhào míng hé qū gǎn yě shòu.
  Ancient people used torches for lighting and driving away wild animals.
• 节日里，人们点燃火把庆祝丰收。
  Jié rì lǐ, rén men diǎn rán huǒ bǎ qìng zhù fēng shōu.
  During the festival, people light torches to celebrate the harvest.