焚烧

fén shāo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to burn
2. to set on fire

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 点燃 diǎn rán 点燃 diǎn rán to ignite To ignite or light, the action causing 焚烧.: to ignite
• 火化 huǒ huà 火化 huǒ huà to cremate Cremation, a specific type of burning.: to cremate
• 销毁 xiāo huǐ 销毁 xiāo huǐ to destroy (by melting or burning) To destroy, often by burning.: to destroy (by melting or burning)

Synonyms

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• 燃烧 rán shāo 燃烧 rán shāo to ignite Both mean to burn, but 焚烧 often implies deliberate destruction by fire.: to ignite

Usage notes

Formality

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

Example Sentences

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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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Child Words of 焚烧

• 烧 烧 shāo: to burn
• 焚 焚 fén: to burn