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ignite in Chinese

ignite in Chinese is 點火 — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Chinese

點火
verb
Pronounced: diǎn huǒ
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

What does "ignite" mean?

  1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
    "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
  2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
    "The comment ignited a heated debate online."

ignite in a sentence

  • A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
  • The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
  • The comment ignited a heated debate online.

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What is "ignite" in Chinese?

"ignite" in Chinese is 點火. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.

How do you pronounce 點火?

"ignite" in Chinese is 點火, pronounced "diǎn huǒ".

How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?

Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In Chinese, "ignite" is 點火.

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