导火索

dǎo huǒ suǒ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. fuse (for explosive)

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Word relationships

Related words

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火种

huǒ zhǒng

tinder

Fire source; what a fuse ignites or carries fire from.

爆炸

bào zhà

explosion

Explosion; the result of a fuse burning.

Synonyms

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引信

yǐn xìn

a detonator

For detonating explosives; 导火索 is a cord-like fuse, 引信 is a mechanical/chemical device.

导火线

dǎo huǒ xiàn

fuse (for explosives)

Both mean a fuse for explosives; 导火线 also commonly used metaphorically.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Often used metaphorically to mean the trigger or cause of an event, not just literal explosive fuse. Example: 那场冲突的导火索是一个小误会。

Example Sentences

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他点燃了导火索。

He lit the fuse.

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Child Words of 导火索

fire

to transmit

to search

导火索