導火線 dǎo huǒ xiàn

(fig.) proximate cause; the last straw

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

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