
“火”字的甲骨文字形,是古人对火焰的直观描绘,像一簇正在燃烧的火焰向上冒的样子。本义指物体燃烧时所发出的光、焰和热。
The oracle bone script for the character“火”(huǒ)is an ancient depiction of flames,resembling a cluster of rising fire.Its original meaning refers to the light,flame,and heat produced during burning.(文字翻译 张蕊 童林)