Lingaku- to ignite
- to light
- fig. to spark off (hopes, controversy, flames of revolution)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to ignite
- to light
- fig. to spark off (hopes, controversy, flames of revolution)
This meaning refers to the action of setting something on fire or starting a flame. It can be used literally for starting a fire or figuratively for initiating an idea or emotion.
This usage relates to making something lighted or illuminated, often involving candles or lamps. It can also imply starting a fire in a more casual context.
In this context, it signifies the initiation of abstract concepts or movements, such as feelings of hope or social movements.
This incident sparked off intense controversy.
Generated collocations (experimental)
rán qǐ燃起xī wàng希望to ignite hoperán qǐ燃起jī qíng激情to spark passionrán qǐ燃起zhēng yì争议to spark controversyrán qǐ燃起gé mìng革命zhī之Huǒ火to light the flames of revolutionrán qǐ燃起mèng xiǎng梦想to ignite dreamsrán qǐ燃起dòu zhì斗志to spark fighting spiritrán qǐ燃起xìng qù兴趣to ignite interestrán qǐ燃起huǒ yàn火焰to ignite flamesrán qǐ燃起ài guó爱国qíng情to ignite patriotismrán qǐ燃起rè qíng热情to spark enthusiasmrán qǐ燃起líng gǎn灵感to ignite inspiration