蛍火
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Meanings
1
glow of a firefly
Refers to the light emitted by fireflies, often used in poetic or seasonal contexts.
On a summer night, the glow of fireflies flickered by the riverside.
2
nearly extinguished fire; embers
Describes a fire that is about to go out, leaving only faint embers. Often used metaphorically for something fading.
The bonfire was dying down to embers like a firefly's glow.