燎

liáo

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liáo to burn; to set afire liǎo to singe

Definitions

1. to burn
2. to set afire

Words Containing 燎

• 心急火燎 xīn jí huǒ liǎo: to burn with anxiety
• 星星之火，可以燎原 xīng xing zhī huǒ , kě yǐ liáo yuán: a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect
• 火燎 huǒ liáo: to singe; to scorch
• 火烧火燎 huǒ shāo huǒ liáo: restless with anxiety
• 烟熏火燎 yān xūn huǒ liǎo: smoke and baking fire (idiom); surrounded by flames and smoke
• 燎原 liáo yuán: to start a prairie fire
• 燎泡 liáo pào: blister (caused by burns)