吹 熄

chuī xīdictionary entry

to blow out (a flame)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

吹熄吹熄 [chui1 xi1] /to blow out (a flame)/

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吹
chuī
to blow / to play a wind instrument / to blast / to puff / to boast / to brag / to end in failure / to fall through
熄
xī
to extinguish / to put out (fire) / to quench / to stop burning / to go out (of fire, lamp etc) / to come to an end / to wither away / to die out / Taiwan pr. [xí]

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