他用火柴點燃了蠟燭。
他用火柴点燃了蜡烛。
He used a match to light the candle.
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Handwriting
點燃
点燃
Example sentences
He lit the candles on the birthday cake.
運動員代表在開幕式中點燃了聖火。
运动员代表在开幕式中点燃了圣火。
The athlete representative lit the sacred fire during the opening ceremony.
他點燃蚊香來驅趕蚊蟲。
他点燃蚊香来驱赶蚊虫。
He lit a mosquito coil to drive away the mosquitoes.
Usage Notes
Literally means to start a fire, but can also be used metaphorically to mean 'sparking' interest or hope.
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