kindle
kindle (English loanword; no standard Chinese reading)
Description
"kindle" 是一个英文词，意思是点火，或者让感情开始出现。
"kindle" is an English word meaning to start a fire or to cause feelings to begin.
在中文里，很多人也用 Kindle 来说一种可以看书的电子设备。
In Chinese, many people also use Kindle to refer to an electronic device for reading books.
Meanings
kindlediǎnrán
to light a fire; to start burning
他用干木头点燃了火。
He started the fire with dry wood.
kindlejīfā
to arouse or stir up a feeling
这本书激发了我的兴趣。
This book sparked my interest.
Kindlediànzǐ shū yuèdúqì
Amazon's e-reader device
我喜欢用 Kindle 看书。
I like reading on my Kindle.
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Notes
- Etymology
from Old Norse 'kynda' meaning to set fire; unrelated to the Amazon brand's later use.
- Nuance
literal 点燃 for fire; figurative 激发 for feelings like interest or hope.
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