孔明灯 (kǒng míng dēng) — sky lantern; Kongming lantern
Definition
A small paper lantern lifted by hot air, released into the night sky — the Chinese name honors Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮), the historical strategist also called 孔明. Traditionally released at festivals (e.g. 元宵节) with wishes written on it.
noun
sky lanternKongming lantern
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 孔明灯。Wǒ men zài yuán xiāo jié fàng le jǐ gè kǒng míng dēng.We launched a few sky lanterns on the Lantern Festival.
- 孔明灯，。kǒng míng dēng Màn màn shēng shàng tiān kōng, fēi cháng hǎo kàn.The sky lantern slowly rose into the sky — it was very beautiful.
- 孔明灯，。Rén men bǎ yuàn wàng xiě zài kǒng míng dēng shàng, xī wàng mèng xiǎng chéng zhēn.People write wishes on the sky lantern, hoping their dreams come true.
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