爙 (rǎng) - To burn & to set fire to

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rǎng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

爙 · rǎng

To burn;

to set fire to;

to kindle;

to ignite.

To burnto set fire toto kindle

Usage highlights

To burnTo kindle fireTo igniteBurning flameTo set fireBurning grass

Synonyms

  • 燃— to burn; to ignite
  • 烧— to burn; to cook
  • 焚— to burn; to set on fire

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire burned brightly (火爙).
  • They kindled the ceremonial fire (爙火).
  • The torch ignited the dry grass (爙草).

Collocations

  • To burn(爙烧)
  • To kindle fire(爙火)
  • To ignite(爙燃)
  • Burning flame(爙焰)
  • To set fire(爙火)
  • Burning grass(爙草)

Idioms

  • To burn with passion(心火爙爙)
  • Like fire spreading(如火爙原)
  • Burning ambition(壮志爙爙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts and poetry to describe burning or kindling.
  • Often used in ceremonial contexts involving fire rituals in ancient China.
  • Represents the transformative power of fire in traditional Chinese philosophy.

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