English–Chinese
“paper lantern” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindēng lóng
Example
我家门前挂了两个灯笼。wǒ jiā mén qián guà le liǎng gè dēng lóng
Two paper lanterns are hanging in front of my house.
How to say “paper lantern” in Chinese
“Paper lantern” in Chinese is 灯笼 (dēng lóng).
A light enclosed by a cover, used for decoration or carried outdoors.
Example sentences with 灯笼
元宵节晚上，人们在广场上点起了灯笼。yuán xiāo jié wǎn shàng rén men zài guáng chǎng shàng diǎn qǐ le dēng lóng
On the evening of the Lantern Festival, people lit paper lanterns in the square.
Tips for using 灯笼
- Modifiers can make the type clearer when needed: 纸 (zhǐ, "paper") identifies the material, and 电 (diàn, "electric") or LED identifies the power source.