照明

• Pinyin: zhào míng
• Hanzi breakdown: 照 = 日 + 召 + 灬 (to shine); 明 = 日 + 月 (bright)

Meaning

To illuminate; lighting; illumination. The act of providing light or the lighting system itself.

Used both as a verb (to light up) and as a noun (lighting/illumination). Common in contexts of architecture, urban planning, stage design, and emergency preparedness. Collocates with 设备, 系统, 灯具.

Examples

1. 这座城市的夜间照明系统非常先进且节能环保。 This city’s nighttime lighting system is very advanced, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly.
2. 舞台照明的设计对演出效果起着至关重要的作用。 The design of the stage lighting plays a crucial role in the performance’s overall effect.
3. 停电时请使用应急照明设备确保安全。 During a power outage, please use emergency lighting equipment to ensure safety.

Usage Guide

Context: architecture, urban planning, technology

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 办公室的照明必须达到国家标准以保护员工视力。(Office lighting must meet national standards to protect employees' eyesight.)
• 这款智能照明系统可以根据环境自动调节亮度。(This smart lighting system can automatically adjust brightness according to the environment.)

Don't Say

• 照明灯明 — redundant; use 照明灯 or 照明设备

Origin & History

照 (to shine) + 明 (bright)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal