火花 huǒhuā spark
spark; sparkle
How to remember 火花: 火 fire (Kangxi radical 86) + 花 flower = spark.
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How it is used
- 'Spark, sparkle' - 擦出火花 (cāchū huǒhuā) to strike sparks (also fig. of chemistry between people).
- Figurative for a flash of inspiration or an exciting connection: 思想的火花 a spark of thought.
- The 'sparks flying / chemistry' metaphor is very common.
Example sentences
- 一点火花让火药爆炸。 Yìdiǎn huǒhuā ràng huǒyào bàozhà.A spark caused the gunpowder to explode.