míng​zhú

bright candle

  • created sense approved 明烛/明燭 · míng​zhú · bright candle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    míng​zhú

    bright candle

    (literary) a brightly burning candle or lantern; a bright candlelight

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · bright 烛 (literal) → 烛/燭 · zhú · candle

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  • created sense approved 明烛/明燭 · míng​zhú · ritual torch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    明烛 / 明燭

    míng​zhú

    ritual torch

    (literary) a torch used in ancient times for religious or sacrificial ceremonies

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · bright 烛 (literal) → 烛/燭 · zhú · candle

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  • created sense approved 明烛/明燭 · míng​zhú · to see clearly — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    míng​zhú

    to see clearly

    (literary) to observe something clearly; to have deep insight into things or events before they happen

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · clear 烛 (literal) → 烛/燭 · zhú · to see clearly

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