炧 (xiè) - Candle end & candle stub

炧Tone 4

xiè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

炧 · xiè

Candle end;

candle stub;

the burnt end of a candle or lamp wick.

Candle endcandle stubthe burnt end of a candle or lamp

Usage highlights

candle stublamp wick endburnt remnantcinder residueash remains

Synonyms

  • 烬— cinder; ashes; embers
  • 灰— ash; dust

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The candle stub still glowed faintly (烛炧).
  • He replaced the burnt wick (灯炧).
  • Only candle ends remained after the long night (残炧).

Collocations

  • candle stub(烛炧)
  • lamp wick end(灯炧)
  • burnt remnant(残炧)
  • cinder residue(烬炧)
  • ash remains(灰炧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional lighting using candles and oil lamps.
  • Represents the diminishing or exhausted state of a light source.
  • Evokes imagery of late night study or meditation in classical contexts.

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