熜 (cōng) - Zong — refers to a bundle of hemp & also an ancient term for a candle or

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cōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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熜 · cōng

Zong — refers to a bundle of hemp stalks used as a torch;

also an ancient term for a candle or light source.

Zong — refers to a bundle of hempalso an ancient term for a candle or

Usage highlights

Hemp torchLight a torchTorch flameBundle torchAncient torch

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They lit a torch (熜) to illuminate the path.
  • In ancient rituals, hemp torches (麻熜) were commonly used.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing fire or illumination.

Collocations

  • Hemp torch(麻熜)
  • Light a torch(燃熜)
  • Torch flame(熜火)
  • Bundle torch(束熜)
  • Ancient torch(古熜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to bundled hemp stalks used as torches in ancient China.
  • Associated with fire and illumination in classical contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical texts.

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