盏 (zhǎn) — (classifier) for lamps, lanterns, and other light sources (also literary: small cup)
Definition
A literary measure word for lamps and lanterns. For everyday use of 台灯/电灯, 个 is far more common; save 盏 for writing or for a slightly elegant, decorative feel.
classifier
for lampslanternsand other light sources (also literary: small cup)
Examples
- 盏。Fáng jiān lǐ yǒu sān zhǎn dēng.There are three lamps in the room.
- 盏。Tā diǎn rán le nà zhǎn dēng long.He lit that lantern.
- 盏。Zhè zhǎn tái dēng de guāng hěn róu hé.The light of this desk lamp is very soft.
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