焟 (xī) - Candle & torch

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xī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

焟 · xī

Candle;

torch;

to burn;

to illuminate;

bright.

Candletorchto burn

Usage highlights

CandleTorchBrightly litCandlelightCandle flameCandle holder

Synonyms

  • 烛— candle; torch
  • 灯— lamp; light
  • 炬— torch; blaze

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 黑— black; dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The candle (焟烛) flickered in the dark room.
  • Ancient people used torches (火焟) for lighting.
  • The room was brightly lit (焟亮) for the celebration.

Collocations

  • Candle(焟烛)
  • Torch(火焟)
  • Brightly lit(焟亮)
  • Candlelight(焟光)
  • Candle flame(焟焰)
  • Candle holder(焟台)

Idioms

  • Like a moth flying into the flame(飞蛾投焟)
  • Candle in the wind(风中之焟)
  • Burning the midnight oil(秉焟夜读)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, candles were important lighting tools before electricity.
  • Candles hold symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, representing illumination, knowledge, and sacrifice.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing lighting and illumination.

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