This is the 6932nd most frequent Chinese word.
烽火
Beacon fire; signal fire.
In this historical context, '烽火' refers to beacon fires used during warfare to signal events or messages.
烽火连三月，家书抵万金。
Beacon fires have been burning for three months; a family letter equals ten thousand pieces of gold.
Here, '烽火' indicates literal fires used as beacons or signals, often for communication over long distances.
村庄远处可以看到烽火闪烁。
In the distance beyond the village, beacon fires can be seen flickering.
'烽火' is metaphorically used to represent something that ignites or inspires passion or action.