炷
lampwick; burn incense; measure word
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
wick (of a lamp or candle)
literaryRefers specifically to the cord or strip in an oil lamp or candle that draws up fuel and burns. Often used in compound words like 灯炷.
Trim the wick to make the lamplight brighter.
In the ancient bronze lamp, the wick had long since burned out.
verb
to burn (incense)
literaryUsed in religious, ceremonial, or literary contexts when referring to the act of burning incense sticks or cones.
Every morning, he burns incense and bows in worship before the Buddha.
Ancient people always burned incense to pray for blessings during sacrifices.
measure word
measure word for sticks of burning incense
Used to count burning incense sticks. Also traditionally used as a unit of time (the duration it takes for one stick to burn).
Please light a stick of incense.
Three sticks of incense are offered before the Buddha.
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He didn't return until about the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn.