彩灯

彩燈
cǎidēng
noun #29,834

Measure Word

彩灯 zhǎn

Meanings

  1. 1 colored lantern
  2. 2 decorative colored light
  3. 3 fairy lights

Examples

Chūnjié qījiān, jiēdào shang guà mǎn le wǔcǎi de cǎidēng.
During the Spring Festival, the streets are hung with colorful lights.
Tā zài fángjiān lǐ zhuāngshì le hěn duō cǎidēng, kànqǐlái hěn wēnxīn.
She decorated her room with many fairy lights, giving it a cozy feel.

Tips

culture
彩灯 are central to Chinese festival culture, especially during the Lantern Festival (元宵节) and Spring Festival. Elaborate lantern displays () are held in cities and towns nationwide.

Stroke Order

cǎi
dēng