焚烧

fén shāo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to ignite

To ignite or light, the action causing 焚烧.

to cremate

Cremation, a specific type of burning.

to destroy (by melting or burning)

To destroy, often by burning.

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to ignite

Both mean to burn, but 焚烧 often implies deliberate destruction by fire.

焚烧 is a formal term used in written or official contexts, such as waste disposal or legal references to arson.

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请勿在森林中焚烧垃圾。

Please do not burn garbage in the forest.

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to burn

to burn