起火 qǐhuǒ verb ① (做饭) prepare meals ▸ 在食堂吃饭比自己起火方便。 It’s more convenient to dine in the cafeteria than to cook for oneself. ② (着火) catch fire ▸ 仓库起火啦! The warehouse is on fire! ③ (生气) get angry ▸ 你别起火,听我慢慢儿对你说。 Don’t get angry. Let me give you the whole story. |