noun HSK 4
volcano
Meaning
火山 literally means 'fire mountain' and refers to a geological formation where molten rock, ash, and gases erupt from beneath the earth's surface. The term directly describes the fiery nature of volcanic eruptions combined with the mountain-like structure.
Usage
This is the standard term for volcano in both everyday and scientific contexts. It appears frequently in geography, news reports about volcanic activity, and travel descriptions. Common in phrases describing volcanic features and eruptions.
Examples
- 01这座活火山上次爆发是在五年前。.This active volcano last erupted five years ago.
- 02夏威夷有很多著名的火山。.Hawaii has many famous volcanoes.
Characters
Measure words
- 座一座火山
- 个几个火山
Common collocations
- 活火山active volcano
- 死火山extinct volcano
- 火山爆发volcanic eruption
- 火山灰volcanic ash
Origin
The compound directly combines 火 (fire) and 山 (mountain), creating a transparent metaphor that describes the visual phenomenon of fire emerging from a mountain during volcanic eruptions.