fo2 zung2火種火种
Jyutpingfo2 zung2
Yalefó júng
Definition
Tinder, kindling, or a spark used to start a fire.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to materials used to start a fire, such as dry leaves, paper, or twigs. It is frequently used in camping or outdoor cooking contexts. Beyond the literal meaning, it is also used metaphorically to describe the root cause or the initial catalyst of a conflict or a social movement.
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These newspapers can be used as kindling.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 打火機, which is the lighter itself. 火種 refers to the combustible material used to catch the initial flame, not the tool that produces the spark.
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Grammar guides
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