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The character 烛 is a phono-semantic compound with the fire radical 火 on the left, linking it to concepts of flame and burning, while the traditional component 蜀 on the right provided its phonetic value. In its simplified form, the complex right-side element is replaced by 虫, streamlining the structure while preserving the original pronunciation and meaning. Primarily, it denotes a candle or torch used for light. As a verb, it means to illuminate or shine upon, a usage frequent in both classical poetry and modern compounds related to lighting.
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点燃那支蜡烛。
烛光下的晚餐很浪漫。
她喜欢在烛台旁看书。
烛芯需要剪短一些。
微弱的烛光勉强照亮房间。
他的生命如风中之烛。
烛影摇红，映照着她的脸庞。
这支蜡烛将烛照我们前进的道路。