烆 (héng) - To set fire to & to burn

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héng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

烆 · héng

To set fire to;

to burn;

to kindle;

also used in names meaning 'bright light' or 'torch'.

To set fire toto burnto kindle

Usage highlights

To kindle fireSacrificial fireBright flameTorch lightFire ritualIgnite

Synonyms

  • 燃— to burn, to ignite
  • 烧— to burn, to set fire
  • 焚— to burn, to set ablaze
  • 燎— to burn, to blaze

Antonyms

  • 灭— to extinguish, to put out
  • 熄— to extinguish, to go out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lit a torch to illuminate the path (烆火).
  • The ancient ritual required kindling a sacred fire (烆祭).
  • Her name 烆 means 'bright light' (名字中的烆意为光明).

Collocations

  • To kindle fire(烆火)
  • Sacrificial fire(烆祭)
  • Bright flame(烆焰)
  • Torch light(烆光)
  • Fire ritual(烆仪)
  • Ignite(烆燃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in classical texts related to fire rituals and ceremonies.
  • In modern usage, occasionally employed in names to convey brightness, illumination, or fiery spirit.
  • Associated with ancient fire-worshipping practices and ceremonial lighting.

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