ziu3 ming4照明

Jyutpingziu3 ming4

Yalejiu mìhng

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Illumination or lighting; design or facilities that provide light to a space, such as natural light or lamps.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the technical or functional aspect of light in a space, such as the design of a room or the installation of lamps. It is a formal term often found in architectural, engineering, or interior design contexts. In everyday casual speech, people usually prefer using 燈光 when talking about the brightness or the light itself.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度ge3嘅ziu3照ming4明hai6系tung2統hou2好ci5似waai6壞zo2咗。

The lighting system here seems to be broken.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個wai6位ge3嘅ziu3照ming4明gau3夠m4唔gau3夠aa4呀？

Do you think the lighting in this spot is bright enough?

Common phrases

ziu3照ming4明hai6系tung2統

lighting system

ziu3照ming4明cit3設bei6備

lighting equipment

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe the light coming from a specific object like a flashlight or a candle, as it sounds too clinical or technical. Use 燈光 for general light or 燈 for the physical object.