This is the 4638th most frequent Chinese word.
火种
"Fire seed" or "spark," referring to the source or seed of fire.
Here, '火种' is used metaphorically to refer to something fundamental or vital that needs protection and careful nurturing.
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.
In this sentence, '火种' literally refers to the actual spark or kindling used to start a fire.
他点燃了火种，开始了篝火晚会。
He lit the spark and started the campfire.
Here, '火种' symbolizes a crucial impetus or source driving progress and development.