发火

fā huǒ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to catch fire
2. to ignite
3. to detonate
4. to get angry

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 愤怒 fèn nù 愤怒 fèn nù angry 愤怒 is a stronger, more formal word for fury.: angry

Usage notes

Formality

发火 is more colloquial than 生气 or 愤怒; avoid using it in very formal writing.

Example Sentences

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他突然 发火 了，大家都很惊讶。

He suddenly got angry, and everyone was surprised.

他脾气暴躁，容易 发火 。

He has a hot temper and easily gets angry.

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Child Words of 发火

• 火 火 huǒ: fire
• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair