(jùn) - To ignite & to burn

Tone 4

jùn | 11 strokes | radical:

· jùn

To ignite;

to burn;

to apply fire to something;

to cauterize;

to extinguish by dipping in water.

To igniteto burnto apply fire to something

Usage highlights

Light a fireCauterize a woundExtinguish by dippingIgnite a lampApply fire to medicineBurn with moxa

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 熄灭to extinguish; to put out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a match to light the candle (焌烛).
  • The doctor cauterized the wound (焌伤).
  • She extinguished the spark by dipping it in water (用水焌灭).

Collocations

  • Light a fire(焌火)
  • Cauterize a wound(焌伤)
  • Extinguish by dipping(焌灭)
  • Ignite a lamp(焌灯)
  • Apply fire to medicine(焌药)
  • Burn with moxa(焌艾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for cauterization techniques.
  • Associated with fire-related processes in both creation (lighting) and destruction (extinguishing).

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