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燃 (rán): to burn; to ignite; to light; to combust

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HSK 5verb, adjective

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Pinyin
Meaning: to burn; to ignite; to light; to combust
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, adjective
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 16
Radical: 火
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to burn
to ignite
to light
to combust
(figurative) to stir up
to arouse (emotions, enthusiasm)
burning
passionate
fiery

Chinese explanation

指物体着火、开始燃烧，比如木头燃起来了
也指点火、使东西烧起来，比如燃放烟花、燃起篝火
还可以形容情绪或气氛高涨，比如燃起了希望、全场气氛燃到极点。

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Example sentences

The firewood at the bonfire party quickly ignited.

He lit the candle, and the candlelight burned in the darkness.

The forest fire burned for a whole week.

This material does not burn easily, so it is very safe.

Hope in his heart was ignited again, and he decided to start over.

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