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燎

liǎo

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liáo to burn; to set afire liǎo to singe

Definitions

1. to singe

Words Containing 燎

xīn jí huǒ liǎo

to burn with anxiety

yān xūn huǒ liǎo

smoke and baking fire (idiom); surrounded by flames and smoke

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

huǒ shāo huǒ liáo

restless with anxiety

to singe; to scorch

to start a prairie fire

blister (caused by burns)