Definition

Examples

• 他举着火把在黑暗中前进。
  Tā jǔ zhe huǒ bǎ zài hēi'àn zhōng qiánjìn.
  He advanced through the darkness holding a torch.
• 古代人用火把来照明和驱赶野兽。
  Gǔdài rén yòng huǒ bǎ lái zhàomíng hé qūgǎn yěshòu.
  Ancient people used torches for lighting and driving away wild animals.
• 节日里，人们点燃火把庆祝丰收。
  Jiénì lǐ, rénmen diǎnrán huǒ bǎ qìngzhù fēngshōu.
  During the festival, people light torches to celebrate the harvest.