zhú

HSK 7-9
common
noun

Meaning of 蜡烛

蜡烛 means candle; wax taper; metaphor for a selfless person who gives light/benefit to others while consuming themselves. Pronounced là zhú. HSK 7-9.

  • candle; wax taper
  • metaphor for a selfless person who gives light/benefit to others while consuming themselves

Definitions & Examples

Tíng
diàn
le
 
men
diǎn
le
zhī
zhú
 

The power went out, so we lit a candle.

Shēng
dàn
gāo
shang
chā
zhe
gēn
cǎi
zhú
 

There are five colored candles on the birthday cake.

Zhè
zhǒng
xiāng
xūn
zhú
néng
bāng
zhù
fàng
sōng
 

This scented candle can help with relaxation.

Zhú
guāng
wǎn
cān
yào
làng
màn
de
zhú
 

A candlelight dinner requires romantic candles.