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“light bulb” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindēng pào

Example

请把灯泡换成新的。qǐng bǎ dēng pào huàn chéng xīn de

Please replace the light bulb with a new one.

Illustration for 灯泡 (light bulb)

How to say “light bulb” in Chinese

“Light bulb” in Chinese is 灯泡 (dēng pào).

A removable light-making unit with a rounded shell, fitted into a household light.

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

Example sentences with 灯泡

拧下灯泡前先断开电源。níng xià dēng pào qián xiān duàn kāi diàn yuán

Disconnect the power before unscrewing the light bulb.

Tips for using 灯泡

  • For a household replacement request, adding a type or wattage makes the meaning more precise because the noun alone does not state brightness or power use.

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