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“indicator light” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǐ shì dēng

Example

仪表盘上的指示灯闪了。yí biǎo pán shàng de zhǐ shì dēng shǎn le

The indicator light on the dashboard flashed.

Illustration for 指示灯 (indicator light)

How to say “indicator light” in Chinese

“Indicator light” in Chinese is 指示灯 (zhǐ shì dēng).

A small built-in light turns a machine's operating state, response, or fault into visible information.

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

Example sentences with 指示灯

转弯时要注意指示灯是否打开。zhuǎn wān shí yào zhù yì zhǐ shì dēng shì fǒu dǎ kāi

When turning, make sure the turn signal is on.

Tips for using 指示灯

  • On equipment, an illuminated signal is not automatically a warning: it may simply confirm power, operation, or a completed action, while color and flashing patterns provide extra clues.

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