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burn

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ran2shao1 ránshāo

Meaning


Primary

burn

Alternatives

to burn, burns, burned, burning

Mnemonic


When you 燃烧 burn something, you first must 燃 ignite it so that it can begin to 烧 burn.

Usage


燃烧 的 木炭 很 热。

The burning charcoal is very hot.

我们 打算 燃烧 这 张 纸。

We plan to burn this paper.

我们 来 燃烧 一些 蜡烛。

Let's burn some candles.