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花燭

简花烛 · 繁花燭

Mandarin · pinyin huā zhú

wedding candles; a pair of large, red, ornately decorated candles placed in the bridal chamber during a traditional Chinese wedding night, symbolizing the union of the couple
(botany) anthurium

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花: huā · flower; blossoms
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烛: zhú · candle, taper; shine, illuminate

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noun

flowered candelabrum of the wedding night; wedding candles in the bridal chamber
(～屬) anthurium (Anthurium)

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