燃放

rán fàng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to light
2. to set off (firecrackers etc)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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熄灭

xī miè

to stop burning

extinguish vs. light

Related words

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放鞭炮

fàng biān pào

to set off firecrackers

set off firecrackers

禁止

jìn zhǐ

to prohibit

often used with 禁止 in prohibitions

Synonyms

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点燃

diǎn rán

to ignite

to light, ignite

Usage notes

Collocations

燃放 is used specifically with fireworks (烟花) and firecrackers (鞭炮); not for lighting candles or lamps.

Cultural notes

In many Chinese cities, 燃放烟花爆竹 is banned or restricted during holidays for safety and environmental reasons.

Example Sentences

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春节期间，很多人喜欢燃放烟花爆竹。

During the Spring Festival, many people like to set off fireworks and firecrackers.

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Words Containing 燃放

燃放鞭炮

rán fàng biān pào

to set off fire crackers

Child Words of 燃放

to put

to burn

燃放