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The character 蜡 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic radical 虫, meaning insects or small creatures, and the phonetic component 昔. Its traditional form, 蠟, uses the same radical but pairs it with the more complex phonetic element 巤. The primary meaning refers to wax, particularly beeswax, which explains the inclusion of the insect radical. Over time, the definition broadened to include other waxes like paraffin and synthetic varieties, as well as wax-based products such as candles.
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蜡烛很明亮。
我用蜡笔画画。
她喜欢蜡像馆。
蜡烛在桌子上燃烧。
蜡制工艺品很精美。
蜡烛的光线很柔和。
蜡染是一种传统工艺。
蜡烛的蜡油滴下来了。