点燃

點燃
diǎn rán
light, ignite, kindle
verb

Example Sentences

他点燃了篝火。
tā diǎnrán le gōuhuǒ 。
He lit the bonfire.
请帮我点燃这根香烟。
qǐng bāng wǒ diǎnrán zhè gēn xiāngyān 。
Please help me light this cigarette.
我想点燃一支蜡烛。
wǒxiǎng diǎnrán yīzhī làzhú 。
I want to light a candle.

Individual Characters

HSK 1
点diǎn
drop (of liquid), stain, spot
燃rán
to burn, to ignite, to light

Words with similar meanings

点火diǎnhuǒ
ignite
More commonly used in a context of starting a fire, which is a broader term than just 'lighting'.
引燃yǐnrán
kindle
This term implies provoking a reaction or a more intense ignition than simply 'lighting'.

Words Starting With 点

点头diǎn tóu
to nod
点心diǎn xin
light refreshments; pastry; dimsum (in Cantonese cooking); dessert
点缀diǎn zhuì
to decorate; an ornament; to adorn; only for show

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