Definition
灯火 refers to lamplight or the glow of lights in a scene — it's often used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a cityscape, festive decorations, or a distant view. It is more collective and poetic than 灯 (a single lamp) or 灯光 (lighting).
n.
lights (especially lamplight or festive illumination)
Examples
- 灯火。Chéngshì de dēng huǒ zài yèwǎn fēicháng měilì.The lights of the city are very beautiful at night.
- ，灯火。Jiérì qījiān, jiēdào shàng dēng huǒ tōngmíng.During the festival, the streets are brightly lit with lights.
- ，灯火。Cóng yuǎnchù kàn, cūnzhuāng de dēng huǒ xiàng xīngxing yíyàng.From afar, the village lights are like stars.
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