炬 jù — torch 炬 jù Level 1 · Common HSK 7-9 #1233 jù ju4 Basic definition noun torch e.g 火炬目光如炬 Detailed explanation noun (形声。从火，巨声。本义:火把) torch candle e.g 炬烛 verb burn e.g 炬火 · 炬炭 Related words 火炬 huǒ jù (flaming) torch 火炬计划 huǒ jù jì huà the Torch Program (China's hi-tech industrial development plan) 付之一炬 fù zhī yī jù to commit to the flames; to burn down 目光如炬 mù guāng rú jù eyes blazing like torches 蜡炬 là jù a candle