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熄

xī

to extinguish; to put out (fire)

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Ancient forms

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Meaning

xī xi1

to extinguish
to put out (fire)
to quench
to stop burning
to go out (of fire, lamp etc)
to come to an end
to wither away
to die out
Taiwan pr. [xí]

Example sentences

yīdìng 一定 yào 要 xī 熄 le 了 huǒ 火， ránhòu 然后 zài 再 líkāi 离开。

Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
bùyào 不要 wàng 忘 le 了 xīhuǒ 熄火。

Don't forget to put out the fire.
nǐ 你 shuìjiào 睡觉 zhīqián 之前 bùyào 不要 wàng 忘 le 了 xīdēng 熄灯。

Don't forget to put out the light before you go to bed.
huǒ 火 xīmiè 熄灭 le 了。

The fire was out.

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