Word: 小火 (xiǎohuǒ) 小火 dictionary entry xiǎohuǒ low heat; gentle flame Full dictionary entry for 小火 Example sentences using 小火 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 大火开锅，小火焖饭 dàhuǒ kāiguō, xiǎohuǒ mèn fàn high heat to boil the pot, low heat to simmer the rice 妈妈正在用小火熬粥。 Māma zhèngzài yòng xiǎohuǒ áo zhōu. Mom is cooking porridge over a low flame.