导火线 dǎo huǒ xiàn

(fig.) proximate cause; the last straw

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 24118th word

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) proximate cause
  2. 2. the last straw
  3. 3. fuse (for explosives)

Characters

Character Meaning
导 dǎo HSK 4
to lead; to guide; to direct
火 huǒ HSK 2
fire; hot (popular); fiery or flaming
线 xiàn HSK 4
line; wire; thread