naai5 daam2奶膽奶胆
Jyutpingnaai5 daam2
Yalenáaih dáam
Definition
Frosted light bulb.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the opaque, milky white glass bulbs that diffuse light to reduce glare. While modern LED bulbs are often made of plastic, the term persists among older generations to describe any bulb that is not transparent. It is a very specific, practical term used in hardware stores or when discussing home maintenance.
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The frosted bulb in the bathroom is broken, I need to buy a new one.
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Common phrases
change a frosted light bulb
buy a frosted light bulb
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with clear glass bulbs, which are simply called 燈膽. If you use 奶膽 for a clear bulb, people will be confused because the defining feature of a 奶膽 is the milky, non-transparent coating.
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