点燃 diǎnrán to ignite
to ignite; to set on fire; aflame
How to remember 点燃: 点 point + 燃 to ignite = to ignite.
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How it is used
- To ignite/light/set aflame - 点燃蜡烛 (diǎnrán làzhú) light a candle, 点燃希望 (diǎnrán xīwàng) kindle hope.
- Both literal (start a fire/flame) and figurative (spark passion, hope, enthusiasm).
- Contrast 点 (diǎn, light, e.g. 点火/点灯); 点燃 emphasizes causing something to catch fire/burst into flame.