Chinese
ránshāo
Meaning: to burn; combustion
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

燃燒
燃
燒
燃烧
燃
烧

Example sentences

Wood burning in oxygen produces heat.
鎂在空氣中燃燒時會發出強烈的白光。
镁在空气中燃烧时会发出强烈的白光。
Magnesium emits a strong white light when burning in air.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of a substance reacting with oxygen to give out heat and light.

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