huǒ​zhǒng

spark

火种 (火種) huǒ​zhǒng
spark noun
a figurative catalyst or starting point, especially for a revolution or social movement

This uprising sowed the seeds of revolution.

tinder noun
a source of fire or combustible material used to start or maintain a fire

Primitive people learned how to preserve fire.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.58 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
1.43 per million

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