飞蛾扑火

Traditional: 飛蛾撲火

fēi é pū huǒ

Dictionary entry

the moth flies into the flame

What does 飞蛾扑火 mean?

飞蛾扑火 (fēi é pū huǒ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the moth flies into the flame

2fatal attraction

Character breakdown

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飞fēito fly 蛾é(bound form) moth 扑pūto throw oneself at · to pounce on 火Huǒsurname Huo

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飞蛾扑火

fēi é pū huǒ

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