The story of 烈

intense, fierce

烈 is composed of the BuShou of 火 (fire) and 列 (arrange, row). 列 has already had the meaning of splitting or breaking open, when the flame is splitting and spreading, the fire is fiercer.

Vocabulary of 烈

  • 劇烈 (severe)
  • 烈酒 (strong alcoholic drink)
  • 烈士 (martyr)

Classification

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