灯 (dēng) — lamp; light
Definition
General word for 'lamp' or 'light' — everyday term covering any electric light, table lamp, or hanging fixture. 灯光 is the light itself (the glow/effect), while 灯笼 is a traditional paper lantern.
noun
lamplight
Measure word · 盏
Examples
- 灯。Qǐng bǎ dēng guān diào.Please turn off the light.
- 灯。Chuáng tóu yǒu yì zhǎn dēng.There is a lamp by the bed.
- 灯，。Zhè ge dēng huài le, bù néng yòng le.This light is broken and can't be used.
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