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Definition
To reignite a dying fire.
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How it's used
This verb is highly specific to the act of reviving a fire that is fading or dying out, often by adding fuel or adjusting the airflow. It is rarely used in a metaphorical sense compared to other verbs for starting a fire. You will mostly hear it in rural or camping contexts where traditional wood or coal stoves are still in use.
Examples
The stove fire is about to go out, go and reignite it quickly.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
