燃
烧

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The word "燃烧" is formed by combining two characters, each constructed with the fire radical "火" to semantically indicate burning. "燃" incorporates "然" as a phonetic component for the sound "rán", while "烧" uses "尧" for the sound "shāo", together creating a compound where both characters reinforce the meaning of combustion through shared radical and individual phonetic elements.

Example Sentences Hide

木头正在燃烧。

Mùtou zhèngzài ránshāo.

The wood is burning.

蜡烛在黑暗中燃烧。

Làzhú zài hēi'àn zhōng ránshāo.

The candle burns in the darkness.

他的梦想在心中燃烧。

Tā de mèngxiǎng zài xīnzhōng ránshāo.

His dream burns in his heart.

燃烧的火焰温暖了房间。

Ránshāo de huǒyàn wēnnuǎnle fángjiān.

The burning flame warmed the room.

工程师优化了发动机的燃烧效率。

Gōngchéngshī yōuhuàle fādòngjī de ránshāo xiàolǜ.

The engineer optimized the combustion efficiency of the engine.

Word Definition - 燃烧

rán shāo to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion; flaming

Individual Character Details

燃 rán
烧 shāo