灯草

Traditional: 燈草
dēng cǎo
Dictionary entry
the spongy, white pulp inside the stem of rush plants, used as a wick for oil lamps

What does 灯草 mean?

灯草 (dēng cǎo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the spongy, white pulp inside the stem of rush plants, used as a wick for oil lamps

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How to pronounce 灯草

灯草
dēng cǎo
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