rán

to burn; to ignite; to light

HSK 5 #1553

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 1553rd character
Radical ⽕ (86.12)
Strokes 16
Index # 3376

Definitions

燃 rán
  1. 1. to burn
  2. 2. to ignite
  3. 3. to light
  4. 4. fig. to spark off (hopes)
  5. 5. to raise (hopes)
  6. 6. to start (debate)

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Words containing 燃

Word Meaning
fig. desperately serious situation; to burn one's eyebrows
phlogiston theory
phlogiston theory
fuel consumption
to burn incense
ignition point (temperature); combustion point
to ignite; to detonate
biofuel
fossil fuels; oil and coal
fossil fuels; oil and coal
burning with no flame; fire beneath the surface
burning with no flame; fire beneath the surface
to ignite; to set on fire; aflame
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