Definition
火花 (huǒ huā) is a small fiery particle — a 'spark', much smaller than 火焰 (huǒ yàn, 'flame'). Figuratively, it refers to a spark of inspiration, emotion, or creativity; this differs from 导火索 (dǎo huǒ suǒ), which figuratively means a spark that triggers conflict.
noun
spark (small fiery particle)(figurative) sparkflash (of inspiration, emotion, creativity)
Examples
- 火花。Tā cā huǒchái shí yì shǎn huǒ huā jiù miè le.When he struck the match, the spark flashed and went out.
- 火花。Zhè cì hézuò cā chū le xīn de huǒ huā.This collaboration sparked new ideas.
- ，火花。Chū cì jiànmiàn, tā jiù gǎndào yí zhèn huǒ huā.At their first meeting, she felt a spark.
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