炨 (xiè) - A variant form of 灺, referring to the & candle stub

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炨 · xiè

A variant form of 灺, referring to the remnant of a burnt-out candle;

candle stub;

ember.

A variant form of 灺, referring to thecandle stubember.

Usage highlights

candle stubremaining emberburnt remnantfire residueglowing stub

Synonyms

  • 烬— ashes; embers
  • 灺— candle stub (original form)

Antonyms

  • 焰— flame; blaze
  • 炽— blazing; flaming

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The candle stub (烛炨) glowed faintly in the dark.
  • Only embers (余炨) remained in the fireplace.
  • He lit a new candle from the old stub (炨).

Collocations

  • candle stub(烛炨)
  • remaining ember(余炨)
  • burnt remnant(烬炨)
  • fire residue(火炨)
  • glowing stub(炨光)

Idioms

  • Like a dying ember(如炨将灭)
  • The last flicker of a candle(烛炨余光)

Cultural background

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  • Historically used in classical texts to describe the remains of candles or fires.
  • Represents the concept of something nearly extinguished but still holding residual energy.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to symbolize fading life or diminishing hope.

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