ziu3 ming4 dang1照明燈照明灯
Jyutpingziu3 ming4 dang1
Yalejiu mìhng dāng
Definition
Illumination lamp, such as a spotlight, floodlight, or headlamp.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to functional, high-intensity lighting equipment used for illumination in work, construction, or photography. While it translates to various types of lamps, it is rarely used for domestic decorative lamps or bedside lights. It carries a sense of utility and industrial purpose rather than aesthetic interior design.
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zaan2盞jánExamples
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Common phrases
install a floodlight
illumination light
Common mistake
Avoid using this for a standard household light bulb or lamp, which is simply called 燈. Using 照明燈 for a desk lamp sounds overly formal or technical, as if you are describing equipment for a film set or a construction site.
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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.
