míng​huǒ

open fire

Senses

明火 míng​huǒ open fire

an open flame or blazing fire that produces visible light, as opposed to a smoldering fire

明火 míng​huǒ to carry torches

to carry lighted torches (especially during a robbery)

明火 míng​huǒ ritual fire

(literary) fire lit by a bronze mirror using the sun's rays for ancient sacrifices or divination

明火 míng​huǒ armed robbery

robbery committed openly and by force

References

antonym 明火/明火 暗火/暗火
antonym 暗火/暗火 明火/明火