No. 4,638 in Chinese
火种
"Fire seed" or "spark," referring to the source or seed of fire.
In a sentence
我们必须保护这珍贵的文化传统，像守护火种一样。
We must protect this precious cultural tradition, like guarding a spark.
Here, '火种' is used metaphorically to refer to something fundamental or vital that needs protection and careful nurturing.
他点燃了火种，开始了篝火晚会。
He lit the spark and started the campfire.
In this sentence, '火种' literally refers to the actual spark or kindling used to start a fire.
创新是社会发展的火种。
Innovation is the spark for societal development.
Here, '火种' symbolizes a crucial impetus or source driving progress and development.
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