点火

点火點火 diǎn huǒ ㄉㄧㄢˇ ㄏㄨㄛˇ dim2 fo2 HSK 7-9

  • to ignite
  • to light a fire
  • to agitate
  • to start an engine
  • ignition
  • fig. to stir up trouble

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 点 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我们没点火。 We didn't start the fire.
  • 一点火花让火药爆炸。 A spark caused the gunpowder to explode.
  • 汤姆用尽了火柴,不能点火了。 Tom ran out of matches so he couldn't light the fire.

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