to ignite; to stir up trouble
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to ignite; to light a fire; to start combustion
Literally used for starting engines, lighting stoves, or igniting flammable materials.
Tā他
yòng用
dǎ打
huǒ火
jī机
diǎn点
rán燃
le了
là蜡
zhú烛
。
He lit the candle with a lighter.
Huǒ火
jiàn箭
fā发
dòng动
jī机
jiāng将
zài在
dào倒
jì计
shí时
hòu后
diǎn点
huǒ火
。
The rocket engine will ignite after the countdown.
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Lù露
yíng营
shí时
，
hái孩
zi子
men们
fù负
zé责
diǎn点
huǒ火
。
The children are responsible for lighting the fire when camping.
verb
to stir up trouble; to incite conflict; to provoke
informalMetaphorical usage, implying intentionally provoking arguments or disputes.
Tā他
zài在
huì会
yì议
shàng上
shān煽
fēng风
diǎn点
huǒ火
，
jī激
huà化
le了
máo矛
dùn盾
。
He fanned the flames at the meeting, intensifying the conflict.
Bié别
tīng听
tā他
de的
，
tā他
jiù就
shì是
lái来
diǎn点
huǒ火
de的
。
Don't listen to him, he's just here to stir up trouble.
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Nà那
gè个
yáo谣
yán言
zài在
shè社
qū区
lǐ里
diǎn点
le了
huǒ火
。
That rumor sparked trouble in the community.