燃 (rán) — to burn; to ignite
Definition
Literary/formal verb meaning 'to burn' or 'to ignite' — used in writing, news, and set phrases like 燃烧 and 燃放 fireworks. In everyday speech, 点 (dian, light/ignite) is more common.
verb
to burnto ignite
Examples
- 。Huǒ shì hěn kuài rán shāo qǐ lái le.The fire soon started burning.
- 。Ào yùn huì kāi mù shì shàng rán fàng le yān huā.Fireworks were set off at the Olympic opening ceremony.
- 。Tā diǎn rán le yì zhī yān.He lit a cigarette.
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