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kindle in Chinese

kindle in Chinese is 生火, 火 — kindle means to light or start a fire.

kindle in Chinese

生火
verb
Pronounced: shēng huǒ
verb
Pronounced: huǒ
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

What does "kindle" mean?

  1. verb To light or start a fire.
    "He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs."
  2. verb To arouse or awaken a feeling, such as interest, hope, or passion.
    "The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students."
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kindle in a sentence

  • He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs.
  • It took several matches to kindle the damp wood.
  • The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students.

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What is "kindle" in Chinese?

"kindle" in Chinese is 生火, 火. kindle means: To light or start a fire.

How do you pronounce 生火?

"kindle" in Chinese is 生火, pronounced "shēng huǒ".

How do you use "kindle" in a sentence?

Example: "He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs." In Chinese, "kindle" is 生火, 火.

Are there other ways to say "kindle" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "kindle": 生火, 火.

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