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放火

fàng huǒ

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Definitions

1. to set on fire
2. to commit arson
3. to create a disturbance

Words Containing 放火

shā rén fàng huǒ

to kill and burn (idiom); murder and arson

只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯

zhǐ xǔ zhōu guān fàng huǒ , bù xǔ bǎi xìng diǎn dēng

only the official is allowed to light the fire

Child Words of 放火

to put

fire