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星星之火
xīngxingzhīhuǒ
1. a single spark (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect

Character Breakdown

星
xīng
star, planet; a point of light
HSK 1 9 丶
星
xīng
star, planet; a point of light
HSK 1 9 丶
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4 3 丶
火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2 4 丶

Compound Words (1)

星星之火，可以燎原
xīngxingzhīhuǒ,kěyǐliáoyuán
a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect

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