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蜡
là
Description
“蜡”是一个不常用的字，一般读作 zhà，是古代年终祭祀的名称。
"蜡" is an uncommon character, usually pronounced zhà, and was the name of an ancient year-end sacrificial ceremony.
在现代，它也可以是“蜡”（蜡烛的蜡）的异体字。
In modern times, it can also be a variant form of "蜡" (the wax of a candle).
Meanings
蜡zhà
ancient year-end sacrificial ceremony
古人在年底会举行蜡祭。
Ancient people held a wax sacrifice at the end of the year.
蜡là
variant of 蜡 (wax)
这个字有时和“蜡”通用。
This character is sometimes used interchangeably with 'wax'.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
rare character; the reading zhà (year-end sacrifice) is its classical sense, distinct from wax.
- Etymology
the 虫 radical links it to insect-produced wax; also used in ritual contexts.
In videos
“我自己不太爱用蜡”
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