蜡烛

là zhú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

用蜡或油脂制成的圆柱形照明工具，中间有灯芯，点燃后发光。

A cylindrical lighting tool made of wax or fat, with a wick in the middle, that gives light when ignited.

通常用于照明、装饰或宗教仪式，也可比喻牺牲自己、照亮他人的人。

Usually used for lighting, decoration, or religious ceremonies; also metaphorically refers to someone who sacrifices themselves to benefit others.

1 停电了，我们点起一根蜡烛。 (The power went out, so we lit a candle.)
2 生日蛋糕上插满了彩色蜡烛。 (The birthday cake is covered with colorful candles.)
3 老师像蜡烛一样，燃烧自己，照亮别人。 (Teachers are like candles, burning themselves to light up others.)
4 教堂里点燃了许多蜡烛，气氛很庄严。 (Many candles were lit in the church, creating a solemn atmosphere.)
5 在烛光晚餐中，蜡烛增添了浪漫的气氛。 (During the candlelight dinner, the candles added a romantic atmosphere.)

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