灯 (dēng) — how to say "lamp" in Chinese

Measure word: 盏 zhǎn

Lamp, light

Radicals / Keys

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Examples

天黑了,房间里很暗,我需要一盏来看书。

It's dark, the room is very dim, I need a lamp to read.

请把打开。

Please turn on the light.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 灯 (dēng) — lamp, light

[dēng-] Dengo the Dragon 🐉 flutters around a dark cave looking for a lamp 灯. He finds it, and with a huff of fiery breath, the lamp lights up. The sudden brightness reveals a treasure map drawn on the wall, guiding Dengo to his next adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "lamp" in Chinese?

"lamp" in Chinese is 灯 (dēng).

What does 灯 mean in English?

灯 (dēng) means "Lamp, light".

How is 灯 pronounced?

It is pronounced dēng (written as deng). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "lamp" in Chinese characters?

It is written 灯.

What HSK level is 灯?

灯 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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