Chinese
zhúguāng
Meaning: candlelight
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

晚餐時,餐桌上擺放著搖曳的燭光,氣氛非常浪漫。
晚餐时,餐桌上摆放著摇曳的烛光,气氛非常浪漫。
At dinner, flickering candlelight was placed on the dining table, making the atmosphere very romantic.
燭光在風中搖曳。
The candlelight flickered in the wind.

Usage Notes

The light produced by a burning candle. Often associated with romance or intimacy.

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