Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hoả châu

[hwaː˧˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a flare (a type of pyrotechnic that produces a bright light or intense heat without an explosion, used for distress signaling, illumination, or defensive countermeasures)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại pháo hiệu sản xuất ánh sáng mạnh hoặc nhiệt độ cao

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Những trái hỏa châu cuối cùng cũng vừa tắt. Rừng lại trở về với màn đêm bưng bít.The last flares finally also went out. The forest returned to oppressive night.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a type of flower (likely of the genus Banksia but sometimes considered a Chrysanthemum).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại hoa

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Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) the moon

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mặt trăng

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Common questions

What does “hoả châu” mean?

(noun) a flare (a type of pyrotechnic that produces a bright light or intense heat without an explosion, used for distress signaling, illumination, or defensive countermeasures)

Is “hoả châu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.