引燃

yǐnrán

verb #22,461

Meanings

1 to ignite
2 to set on fire
3 to spark (conflict, debate, etc.)

Characters

to lead / to draw / to ignite

to burn / to ignite

Examples

一根火柴引燃了干草堆。

Yī gēn huǒchái yǐnrán le gāncǎoduī.

A single match ignited the haystack.

这个消息引燃了民众的愤怒。

Zhège xiāoxi yǐnrán le mínzhòng de fènnù.

The news sparked public outrage.

Tips

usage

引燃 works both literally (to ignite a fire) and figuratively (to spark emotions, conflict, or debate). Compare 点燃 which more often implies 'kindle hope/passion.'

Stroke Order

引 yǐn

燃 rán