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点燃

diǎn rán
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to ignite
  2. 2. to set on fire
  3. 3. aflame

Word relationships

Antonyms

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熄灭
xī miè

to stop burning

指使火或火焰消失，与点燃的动作相反

Related words

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引发
yǐn fā

to lead to

常用于抽象事物，如点燃激情/引发讨论

Synonyms

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点着
diǎn zháo

to light (a candle, cigarette etc)

用于指用火点燃具体物品，如香烟、蜡烛

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“点燃”通常用于具体的火，如点燃蜡烛；用于抽象意义（如点燃激情）是比喻用法，不能与所有名词搭配。

Formality

“点燃”比“点着”更正式，常用于书面语或正式场合。

Example Sentences

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他 点燃 了导火索。
He lit the fuse.
他用火柴 点燃 了蜡烛。
He lit the candle with a match.

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Child Words of 点燃

点
diǎn

point

燃
rán

to burn