燃起 Traditional form: 燃起 Pinyin (reading): ránqǐ Definitions: to ignite to light fig. to spark off (hopes, controversy, flames of revolution) Characters: 燃 - to ignite, to burn; combustion 起 - to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up Traditional characters: 燃 - to ignite, to burn; combustion 起 - to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up