盏

• 병음: zhǎn
• 한자 분석: 盏 = 戋 (phonetic) + 皿 (vessel) — a small vessel or lamp

뜻

등·불을 세는 단위; 작은 잔

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: lighting, measurement, literature

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

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

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal