bǐng​zhú

to light a candle

Senses

炳烛/ 炳燭 bǐng​zhú to light a candle

(literary) to light a candle for illumination

炳烛/ 炳燭 bǐng​zhú to study in old age

(literary) used to describe a person who is still eager to learn and studies hard in their old age

炳烛/ 炳燭 bǐng​zhú by candlelight

(literary) by the light of a bright candle; used to describe doing something by candlelight

炳烛/ 炳燭 bǐng​zhú to study tirelessly

(literary) used to describe studying day and night without stopping

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