dang1 hou6燈號灯号
Jyutpingdang1 hou6
Yaledāng houh
Definition
Light signal, such as a traffic light signal.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or technical contexts to refer to visual signaling systems, such as those found in traffic management or maritime navigation. While it can refer to traffic lights, most locals simply use 交通燈 in casual daily speech. It carries a slightly more official or regulatory tone compared to the common term for a simple lamp or light bulb.
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Remember to look at the light signals clearly when crossing the road.
The light signal ahead is broken, be careful.
Related words
Common phrases
traffic light signal
obey the light signal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燈泡, which refers specifically to a light bulb. Using 燈號 to describe a household lamp will sound unnatural and overly technical.
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Grammar guides
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