[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Natural-World \ #Celestial-Phenomena # 火 huǒ fire ## Componentes [[火 (huǒ)]] ## Meaning The character "火" (huǒ) means "fire" in Chinese. It represents the elemental substance of flame or combustion, which is essential for warmth, cooking, light, and various industrial processes. "火" (huǒ) also carries symbolic meanings related to energy, passion, and transformation. ## History The character "火" (huǒ), meaning "fire," has a rich history in Chinese writing. Initially, it depicted flames or burning firewood in ancient pictographic forms. Over time, the character evolved into various script styles, such as seal script, clerical script, and regular script. In its modern form, "火" (huǒ) retains its essence as a symbol of fire, essential for warmth, cooking, and light, while also carrying symbolic meanings of energy and passion. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[火oracular.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[火 huǒ bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[火seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[火cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[火reg.svg]]