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“spark” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǒ huā

Example

他打开打火机,冒出火花。tā dǎ kāi dá huǒ jī mào chū huǒ huā

He opened the lighter, and a spark flew out.

Illustration for 火花 (spark)

How to say “spark” in Chinese

“Spark” in Chinese is 火花 (huǒ huā).

Tiny bright particles burst outward when heat, friction, or impact releases burning material.

Full entry for 火花: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 火花

舞台上,两位演员的对手戏迸出火花。wǔ tái shàng liǎng wèi yǎn yuán de duì shǒu xì bèng chū huǒ huā

On stage, sparks flew during the two actors' exchange.

Tips for using 火花

  • The word identifies the bright particles, not the lighter or other device that produces them, so it names the thing seen rather than the tool used.

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