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燃
rán
Description
“燃”和火有关系，意思是东西着火了，或者一样东西开始烧起来。
"燃" is related to fire, meaning something is on fire or something starts to burn.
我们常常说“燃烧”，比如木头在火里燃烧。
We often say "燃烧", for example, wood burns in the fire.
Meanings
燃rán
to burn; to ignite
火在山上燃了很久。
The fire burned on the mountain for a long time.
点燃diǎnrán
to light up; to set on fire
他点燃了一根蜡烛。
He lit a candle.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) radical on the left signals its meaning connected to burning.
- Nuance
燃 rarely stands alone; usually appears in compounds like 燃烧 or 点燃.
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