This is the 3581st most frequent Chinese word.
火花
"Spark."
Used literally to describe sparks igniting in the darkness, also carrying a metaphorical meaning of bringing hope.
火花在黑暗中点亮了希望。
The sparks lit up hope in the darkness.
Metaphorical usage representing the ignition of tension or conflict through disagreement.
他们之间的争论似乎擦出了火花。
Their argument seemed to spark some tension.
Used metaphorically to describe the sudden and fleeting nature of inspiration.