zo6 dei6 dang1座地燈座地灯
Jyutpingzo6 dei6 dang1
Yalejoh deih dāng
Definition
Floor lamp.
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How it's used
The character 盞 is the specific measure word used for lamps and lights in Cantonese. While you might see 座地燈 in product catalogs, people often just refer to it as 燈 if the context of it being a floor lamp is already clear.
Measure word
zaan2盞jánExamples
This floor lamp looks great next to the sofa.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the specific measure word 盞 and default to 個, which sounds unnatural to native speakers when referring to lighting fixtures.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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