lou5 sou3 dang1鹵素燈卤素灯
Jyutpinglou5 sou3 dang1
Yalelóuh sou dāng
Definition
A halogen lamp or halogen bulb.
neutralhometechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to the older style of incandescent lighting that uses a halogen gas cycle. It is increasingly rare in modern households due to the shift towards energy efficient LED technology. When discussing home lighting, people often just refer to the fixture type or the bulb rather than specifying the technology unless they are comparing energy consumption.
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zaan2盞jánExamples
The halogen lamp at home is broken, need to find someone to replace it.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
