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点燃
diǎnrán
Description
"点燃"的意思是让东西开始燃烧，比如点燃火柴或者蜡烛。
"点燃" means to make something start burning, like lighting a match or a candle.
这个词也可以说心里的感情，比如点燃希望。
This word can also describe feelings in the heart, such as igniting hope.
Meanings
点燃diǎnrán
to light; to set on fire
他点燃了一根蜡烛。
He lit a candle.
点燃diǎnrán
to spark or ignite (feelings, hope)
这本书点燃了我的希望。
This book ignited my hope.
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Notes
- Etymology
点 (to light) + 燃 (to burn), literally "light and burn".
- Nuance
点燃 sounds more formal or literary than everyday 点火 (light a fire).
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