盏

• Pinyin: zhǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 盏 = 戋 (phonetic) + 皿 (vessel) — a small vessel or lamp

Significado

Clasificador de lámparas/luces; pequeña copa (literario).

Primary usage is as a measure word for lamps: 一盏灯 (a lamp). Also refers to small cups for wine or oil lamps: 酒盏 (wine cup), 灯盏 (oil lamp). In literary contexts, carries an elegant, classical feel.

Ejemplos

1. 夜幕降临，街道两旁亮起了一盏盏路灯。
2. 这座古塔顶端悬挂着一盏明亮的长明灯。
3. 在停电的夜晚，一盏烛光显得格外温暖。

Guía de uso

Contexto: lighting, measurement, literature

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 桌上放着一盏台灯，灯光柔和而温馨。(On the table sits a desk lamp with soft and cozy light.)
• 远处闪烁着几盏渔火，在黑夜中格外醒目。(A few fishing lights flicker in the distance, especially striking in the darkness.)

Incorrecto

• 一盏茶杯 — 盏 is for lamps/lights; use 个 or 只 for teacups

Origen e historia

Pictophonetic: 皿 (vessel) + 戋 (phonetic zhǎn)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal