Meaning and Usage
The word 导火索 (dǎohuǒsuǒ) literally means 'fuse'—the cord that ignites an explosive. Figuratively, it refers to the immediate cause or trigger of a conflict, crisis, or event. It is often used to describe the spark that sets off a larger reaction, especially in social, political, or personal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 导火索点燃 (dǎohuǒsuǒ diǎnrán): to light the fuse, used literally or metaphorically.
- 成为导火索 (chéngwéi dǎohuǒsuǒ): to become the fuse, meaning to be the trigger or cause.
Usage Notes
When using 导火索, speakers imply that the event or factor mentioned is not the root cause but the immediate trigger that leads to a bigger outcome. It often carries a negative connotation, associated with conflict or disaster. Avoid confusing it with 根本原因 (gēnběn yuányīn), which means the fundamental cause.
Register and Tone
This term is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in news reports, discussions about social issues, or describing personal disputes.
Meaning and Usage
The word 导火索 (dǎohuǒsuǒ) literally means 'fuse'—the cord that ignites an explosive. Figuratively, it refers to the immediate cause or trigger of a conflict, crisis, or event. It is often used to describe the spark that sets off a larger reaction, especially in social, political, or personal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 导火索点燃 (dǎohuǒsuǒ diǎnrán): to light the fuse, used literally or metaphorically.
- 成为导火索 (chéngwéi dǎohuǒsuǒ): to become the fuse, meaning to be the trigger or cause.
Usage Notes
When using 导火索, speakers imply that the event or factor mentioned is not the root cause but the immediate trigger that leads to a bigger outcome. It often carries a negative connotation, associated with conflict or disaster. Avoid confusing it with 根本原因 (gēnběn yuányīn), which means the fundamental cause.
Register and Tone
This term is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in news reports, discussions about social issues, or describing personal disputes.
Meaning and Usage
The word 导火索 (dǎohuǒsuǒ) literally means 'fuse'—the cord that ignites an explosive. Figuratively, it refers to the immediate cause or trigger of a conflict, crisis, or event. It is often used to describe the spark that sets off a larger reaction, especially in social, political, or personal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 导火索点燃 (dǎohuǒsuǒ diǎnrán): to light the fuse, used literally or metaphorically.
- 成为导火索 (chéngwéi dǎohuǒsuǒ): to become the fuse, meaning to be the trigger or cause.
Usage Notes
When using 导火索, speakers imply that the event or factor mentioned is not the root cause but the immediate trigger that leads to a bigger outcome. It often carries a negative connotation, associated with conflict or disaster. Avoid confusing it with 根本原因 (gēnběn yuányīn), which means the fundamental cause.
Register and Tone
This term is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in news reports, discussions about social issues, or describing personal disputes.