Mandarin:
蜡

Explanation in English Language (EN):
A soft, malleable organic compound used in casting and forming processes, often as a temporary mold material.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
一种柔软可塑的有机化合物，常用作铸造和成型中的临时模具材料。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/wˈæks/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Definition: A standardized system of symbols used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
- Purpose: Helps linguists, language learners, and educators accurately describe pronunciation across languages.
- Example: The word “hello” in British English is transcribed as /həˈləʊ/ in IPA.