Fire in Chinese
The Chinese word for fire is 火 (huǒ). One of the five elements; energetic in brush styles.
huǒ
Fire
What 火 means.
火 is one of the five elements (五行) of Chinese philosophy, linked with summer, the south and the heart. The character began as a picture of rising flames.
- 火
- fire
Simplified and traditional
火
火
火 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About fire in Chinese
How do you write fire in Chinese?
Fire is 火 in Chinese, pronounced huǒ. Fire
How do you pronounce 火?
Say huǒ (third tone, dipping). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 火 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 火 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 火 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.