| 吹 |
chuī dēng bá là | lit. to blow out the lamp and put out the candle (idiom) / fig. to die / to bite the dust / to be over and done with |
| 吹 |
chuī | to blow / to play a wind instrument / to blast / to puff / to boast / to brag / to end in failure / to fall through |
| 灯 |
dēng | lamp / light / lantern / CL:盏 |
| 拔 |
bá | to pull up / to pull out / to draw out by suction / to select / to pick / to stand out (above level) / to surpass / to seize |
| 蜡 |
là | candle / wax |