基本信息 (Basic Information)

含义与用法 (Meanings & Usage)

中文核心释义 (Core Chinese Meaning): 火焰,炽热的火,炎热。

英文核心释义 (Core English Meaning): flame, blaze, scorching heat.

“炎”常用于表达火焰、炎热等含义,可以做名词或形容词(如炎热的夏季)。现代常在词语如“炎症”、“炎热”中出现,也作为姓氏。 '炎' is commonly used to indicate flames or intense heat and can function as a noun or adjective (e.g., hot summer). In modern Chinese, it often appears in words like 'inflammation' (炎症) or 'scorching heat' (炎热), and can also be a surname.

象形意义 / 为何这么写 (Pictographic Meaning / Writing Rationale)

“炎”是会意字,由两个“火”上下叠加,表示火势极旺或火焰高高升起,形象而直观地表达了火的炽热和猛烈。'炎' is an ideographic compound (associative compound character), made by stacking two 'fire' components to depict intensive blazing or rising flames, vividly expressing the heat and ferocity of fire.

文言文释义 (Classical Chinese Meaning)

与现代意义相近,主要指烈火、炽热之意,有时也比喻事物兴盛或气势旺盛。Similar to modern meaning, mostly referring to blazing fire and intense heat, and sometimes metaphorically used for prosperity or great momentum.

深入学习 (In-depth Study)

字源故事 (Origin Story)

“炎”字最早见于甲骨文,由上下两个“火”叠加而成,形象地描绘出两团火焰,表示炽热、火势旺盛。The character '炎' first appeared in oracle bone script, composed of two '火' (fire) radicals stacked vertically, vividly depicting two flames, symbolizing intense heat and blazing fire.

字形演变 (Character Evolution)

甲骨文 (Oracle Bone Script):
甲骨文中的“炎”字是由两个“火”字上下叠写,形似两团燃烧的火焰,非常直观地表现了火势旺盛的意思。 In Oracle Bone Script, '炎' is written with two 'fire' characters stacked atop one another, resembling two blazing fires, directly embodying the idea of intense flames.
金文 (Bronze Inscription):
金文将两个“火”的笔画稍微简化,但依然上下叠加,整体结构更为流畅。 In Bronze Inscriptions, the two 'fire' elements are somewhat simplified but remain stacked, with the overall structure more fluid.
小篆 (Small Seal Script):
小篆中的“炎”形体更规整,上下两个“火”字变得对称,线条柔和细长。 In Small Seal Script, '炎' becomes more regular, with the two 'fire' elements symmetric and the strokes slender and smooth.
隶书 (Clerical Script):
隶书“炎”字结构变宽,横画扁平化,上下“火”的特征更加明显,易于辨识。 In Clerical Script, the structure of '炎' becomes wider and the horizontal strokes are more flattened, highlighting the features of each 'fire' for easier recognition.
楷书 (现代) (Regular Script (Modern)):
现代楷书中的“炎”由两个“火”标准叠加而成,结构紧密,简明清晰。 In modern Regular Script, '炎' consists of two standard 'fire' components stacked, with a compact and clear structure.

常用词语和例句 (Common Words & Examples)

炎热 (scorching hot; burning heat)

yánrè

夏天的天气常常非常炎热。

Pinyin: Xiàtiān de tiānqì chángcháng fēicháng yánrè.

Eng: The weather is often extremely hot in summer.

炎症 (inflammation (medical term))

yánzhèng

他因为细菌感染而引起了炎症。

Pinyin: Tā yīnwèi xìjūn gǎnrǎn ér yǐnqǐle yánzhèng.

Eng: He developed an inflammation due to a bacterial infection.

相关成语 (Related Idioms)

烈火炎炎 liè huǒ yán yán

Meaning: blazing flames; raging fire

“烈火炎炎”形容火势极旺、非常猛烈。古代经常用来形容战火纷飞或夏季酷热的情景。 '烈火炎炎' is used to describe extremely blazing and powerful flames. In ancient times, it was often used to depict scenes of raging warfare or the scorching heat of summer.

多语言翻译 (核心释义) (Translations (Core Meaning))

  • French: flamme, chaleur intense
  • German: Flamme, sengende Hitze
  • Spanish: llama, calor abrasador
  • Italian: fiamma, calore intenso
  • Portuguese: chama, calor intenso
  • Russian: пламя, зной
  • Arabic: لهب، حرارة شديدة
  • Persian: شعله، گرمای شدید
  • Dutch: vlam, verzengende hitte
  • Polish: płomień, upał
  • Vietnamese: ngọn lửa, sức nóng dữ dội
  • Ukrainian: полум’я, спека

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网络内容摘要 (Web Content Summary):

是汉字,基本含义是强烈的火焰、火光。炎 (yán) is a Chinese character whose core meaning is strong flame or fire.

字形起源于象形,上下两个“火”叠加,象征熊熊燃烧的火焰。Its shape comes from pictographs, with two "fire" (火) characters stacked, symbolizing blazing flames.

  • “炎”在古代常作为人名或地名出现。In ancient times, "炎" was often used in personal names or place names.

  • “炎”也曾写作“燄(焰)”,现代则常用于表示高温、炎热。如:炎热 (hot), 炎症 (inflammation)。It also appeared as "燄 (or 焰)", and in modern use often refers to heat or inflammation, e.g., 炎热 (hot), 炎症 (inflammation).

  • 常见易混淆点:注意不要将“炎”和“焰”(火苗)混淆。Common confusion: Don't mix up “炎” (blaze) and “焰” (flame).

常用词语/成语包括:炎黄子孙(descendants of Yan and Huang emperors),“炎炎夏日”(the blazing hot summer days)。Common words/phrases: 炎黄子孙 (descendants of Yan and Huang emperors), 炎炎夏日 (the blazing hot summer days).

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又读作 y à n ,义指火光、火焰,这一意义的"炎"后作从炎、臽声的"燄"。清徐灏《说文解字注笺》:" 炎、燄,古今字。 "商周甲骨文、金文中用为人名或地名,字形为上下两"火",以后结构、字形与甲骨文一脉相承。(郭小武叶青) ——李学勤《字源》

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