燃烧 (rán shāo) — to burn (physically, of fire or objects); to burn (figuratively, of emotions, passion, etc.)
Definition
燃烧 describes fire or passion burning continuously and on its own — a self-sustaining process. 点燃 is the act of starting it; 烧毁 focuses on destruction by fire; 焚烧 is more formal/deliberate.
verb
to burn (physically, of fire or objects)to burn (figuratively, of emotions, passion, etc.)
Examples
- 燃烧。Dà huǒ yì zhí rán shāo dào tiān liàng.The big fire kept burning until dawn.
- 燃烧。Tā nèi xīn de rè qíng zài rán shāo.The passion in his heart is burning.
- 燃烧。Tā de mèng xiǎng zài rán shāo.Her dream is burning.
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