make a fire; light a fire; kindle
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to make a fire; to light a fire (by burning firewood, coal, etc.)
Refers to the action of starting a fire for cooking, heating, or other purposes. Common in both daily and survival contexts.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
shān山
lǐ里
shēng生
huǒ火
qǔ取
nuǎn暖
。
We made a fire in the mountains to keep warm.
Mā妈
ma妈
zhèng正
zài在
shēng生
huǒ火
zuò做
fàn饭
。
Mom is lighting the fire to cook.
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Lù露
yíng营
shí时
，
yào要
xué学
huì会
rú如
hé何
ān安
quán全
de地
shēng生
huǒ火
。
When camping, you need to learn how to safely make a fire.