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    Referring to "volcanic ash" with 火山灰 (huǒshānhuī)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    火山灰 (huǒshānhuī) means volcanic ash. It is composed of 火山 (volcano) and 灰 (ash/gray). This compound noun is used in scientific, news, and environmental contexts to describe the fine particles ejected during a volcanic eruption.

    Examples

    • 火山灰飘了很远,连机场都关闭了。

      Huǒshānhuī piāo le hěn yuǎn, lián jīchǎng dōu guānbì le.

      The volcanic ash drifted very far — even the airport was closed.

    • 大量的火山灰覆盖了周围的农田。

      Dàliàng de huǒshānhuī fùgài le zhōuwéi de nóngtián.

      A large amount of volcanic ash covered the surrounding farmland.

    • 火山灰对飞机的发动机有很大的危害。

      Huǒshānhuī duì fēijī de fādòngjī yǒu hěn dà de wēihài.

      Volcanic ash poses a great danger to aircraft engines.

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