







香火因缘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and predestined connection or affinity”. Often suggesting a karmic bond formed through shared spiritual devotion or deep mutual understanding. Literally, “Incense and fire affinity/karma”.

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Open the tool →香火因缘 (xiāng huǒ yīn yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and predestined connection or affinity”.
香火因缘 is pronounced xiāng huǒ yīn yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 香火因缘 means “Incense and fire affinity/karma”. It is used to mean “a profound and predestined connection or affinity”.
香火:供佛敬神时燃点的香和灯火。香和灯火都是供佛的,因此佛教称彼此意志相投为“香火因缘”。指彼此契合。