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蜂蜡
Unverified wordfēnglà
Description
蜂蜡是蜜蜂身体做出来的东西，颜色是黄黄的。
"蜂蜡" is a substance made by bees, and its color is yellowish.
人们用蜂蜡做蜡烛，也用它做化妆品。
People use "蜂蜡" to make candles and also use it in cosmetics.
Meanings
蜂蜡fēnglà
beeswax, wax made by bees
这个蜡烛是用蜂蜡做的。
This candle is made of beeswax.
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Notes
- Etymology
蜂 (bee) + 蜡 (wax); note the standard character is 蜡, so 蜂蜡 is the usual written form.
- Nuance
refers to the wax bees make, distinct from 蜂蜜 (honey).
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