din6 dang1 caam3電燈杉电灯杉
Jyutpingdin6 dang1 caam3
Yaledihn dāng chaam
Definition
Street lamp post.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tall, vertical pole that supports a street light. While technically interchangeable with 電燈柱, the term carries a slightly more colloquial and descriptive feel, emphasizing the pole structure itself. It is commonly used when giving directions or describing a landmark in a neighborhood.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Wait for me under the street lamp post.
Related words
Common phrases
to bump into a street lamp post
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燈柱 which is a more generic term for any light pole, or 燈柱 which can sometimes refer to decorative pillars. Stick to 電燈柱 or 電燈杉 for standard street lighting.
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