HSK · Level 61
105 words
Chinese word
点燃
Pronunciation
Pinyindiǎn rán
Meaning
- verblight
Example
他一根烟就把垃圾堆点燃了。tā yì gēn yān jiù bǎ lā jī duī diǎn rán le
He lit a pile of trash with a cigarette.
More examples
那位歌手的表演点燃了全场观众的热情。nà wèi gē shǒu de biáo yǎn diǎn rán le quán chǎng guān zhòng de rè qíng
That singer's performance ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience.
Core concept
Creates a growing flame from a small start and applies the same change to feelings, hopes, and energy.
Common phrases
点燃蜡烛diǎn rán là zhú
light a candle
点燃热情diǎn rán rè qíng
ignite enthusiasm
Similar words
引燃yǐn rán: Causes a material to catch fire from a small spark or other trigger.
点火dián huǒ: Ignites an engine or gas appliance so it can begin working.
燃烧rán shāo: Produces heat or light while in a burning state.
激发jī fā: Draws out a feeling, talent, or desire and makes it stronger.
Definition in Chinese
使某种情绪、希望、动力等产生或加强；本义亦指用火使物体开始燃烧。shǐ móu zhǒng qíng xù xī wàng dòng lì děng chǎn shēng huò jiā qiáng běn yì yì zhǐ yòng huǒ shǐ wù tǐ kāi shǐ rán shāo
Word origin
点 (diǎn, "ignite") + 燃 (rán, "burn") expresses the beginning of burning, which provides the basis for describing something that makes an inner response grow stronger.
Usage tips
- English learners may expect a fire-related verb to stay literal, but Chinese uses this one regularly in expressive public language about encouragement and renewed energy.