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“desk lamp” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintái dēng

Example

我把台灯打开了。wǒ bǎ tái dēng dǎ kāi le

I turned on the desk lamp.

Illustration for 台灯 (desk lamp)

How to say “desk lamp” in Chinese

“Desk lamp” in Chinese is 台灯 (tái dēng).

An adjustable tabletop light brings illumination close to the hands, making reading or writing easier.

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

Example sentences with 台灯

台灯款式很简约,适合现代家居。tái dēng kuǎn shì hěn jiǎn yuē shì hé xiàn dài jiā jū

The desk lamp's design is very simple and suits modern homes.

Tips for using 台灯

  • In conversation, it commonly follows verbs for turning a light on, turning it off, or changing its brightness, making everyday sentences about the light easy to build.

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