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    Referring to a fire disaster with 火灾 (huǒzāi)

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    Structure

    火灾 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 火灾 (huǒzāi) means "fire disaster" or "fire" and specifically refers to a destructive, uncontrolled fire that causes damage. It is more formal than simply saying 火 (fire) and emphasizes the disaster aspect. Use 火灾 when reporting or describing fires that cause significant harm or destruction.

    Examples

    • 昨晚市中心发生了一场严重的火灾。

      Zuó wǎn shì zhōngxīn fāshēng le yì chǎng yánzhòng de huǒzāi.

      A serious fire broke out in the city center last night.

    • 消防员及时赶到，控制住了火灾。

      Xiāofáng yuán jíshí gǎndào, kòngzhì zhù le huǒzāi.

      The firefighters arrived in time and brought the fire under control.

    • 这场火灾造成了巨大的经济损失。

      Zhè chǎng huǒzāi zàochéng le jùdà de jīngjì sǔnshī.

      This fire caused enormous economic losses.

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