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    Expressing "wildfire" with 山火 (shānhuǒ)

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    Explanation

    山火 (shānhuǒ) means "wildfire" or "mountain fire," referring to an uncontrolled fire burning in a natural area such as a forest or hillside. It is commonly used in news reports about natural disasters.

    Examples

    • 加州今年夏天的山火烧毁了大片森林。

      Jiāzhōu jīnnián xiàtiān de shānhuǒ shāohuǐle dà piàn sēnlín.

      This summer's wildfires in California burned vast areas of forest.

    • 山火蔓延得很快,附近的居民都被紧急转移了。

      Shānhuǒ mányán de hěn kuài, fùjìn de jūmín dōu bèi jǐnjí zhuǎnyí le.

      The wildfire spread very quickly, and nearby residents were all urgently evacuated.

    • 由于天气干燥,消防部门提醒大家注意山火风险。

      Yóuyú tiānqì gānzào, xiāofáng bùmén tíxǐng dàjiā zhùyì shānhuǒ fēngxiǎn.

      Due to dry weather, the fire department reminded everyone to be aware of wildfire risks.

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