bì lú
fireplace
This Chinese word is used the same as the English word 'fireplace'. It refers to a structure designed to contain a fire, typically used for heating a dwelling or cooking.
tā dǎkāi le bìlú
He opened the fireplace.
In this context, opening the fireplace refers to starting a fire in it, or preparing it for use.
bìlú zhōng ránshāo de mùtou shìfàng chū wēnnuǎn
The wood burning in the fireplace releases warmth.
This refers to the heat generated by burning wood in the fireplace.
tāmen jiā yǒu yīgè bìlú
They have a fireplace at home.
This sentence indicates that there is a fireplace in the person's home.
bìlú pángbiān yǒu yīgè dà yǐzi
There is a big chair next to the fireplace.
In this sentence, '壁炉旁边' means 'next to the fireplace', and '有一个大椅子' means 'there is a big chair'.
dōngtiān wǒ xǐhuān zuò zài bìlú qián
I like to sit in front of the fireplace in winter.
This sentence describes a preference for sitting in front of a fireplace during the winter season.
wǒ huì jiǎnchá bìlú yǐ quèbǎo ānquán
I will check the fireplace to ensure safety.
This sentence expresses the action of checking the fireplace for safety reasons.
bìlú shǐ fángjiān gèng wēnxīn
The fireplace makes the room more cozy.
'壁炉使房间更温馨' refers to the idea that the presence of a fireplace enhances the cosy atmosphere of a room.
lǎoshì de bìlú hěn yǒu tèsè
The old-fashioned fireplace is very distinctive.
This sentence appraises an old-fashioned fireplace as being distinctive or unique.
bìlú shàngfāng guàzhe yī fú huà
There is a painting hanging above the fireplace.
This sentence describes the location of a painting, which is hung above a fireplace.
bìlú de huǒyàn wǔdòngzhe
The flames in the fireplace are dancing.
Here, 'the flames in the fireplace are dancing' is a poetic way to describe the movement and behavior of fire in a fireplace.