Word: 起火 (qǐhuǒ) 起火 dictionary entry qǐhuǒ to catch fire; to cook; to get angry Full dictionary entry for 起火 Example sentences using 起火 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他莫名其妙地发起火来。 Tā mòmíngqímiào de fā qǐhuǒ lái. He flew into a rage for no reason at all. 地震后起火了，谁来灭火？ Dìzhèn hòu qǐhuǒle, shéi lái mièhuǒ? A fire started after the earthquake, so who will put it out?