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“classifier for lamps” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎn

Example

桌上放着一盏台灯。zhuō shàng fàng zhe yì zhǎn tái dēng

A desk lamp is on the table.

Illustration for 盏 (classifier for lamps)

How to say “classifier for lamps” in Chinese

“Classifier for lamps” in Chinese is 盏 (zhǎn).

A small lamp standing out as one separate point of light.

Full entry for 盏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 盏

门口挂着一盏灯笼，照亮了夜路。mén kǒu guà zhe yì zhǎn dēng lóng zhào liàng le yè lù

A lantern hangs at the entrance, lighting the path at night.

Tips for using 盏

  • In everyday conversation, this classifier often gives a more literary, scene-setting tone than a neutral everyday choice, so its presence can help identify descriptive language.

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