盏

• 拼音: zhǎn
• 汉字拆解: 盏 = 戋 (phonetic) + 皿 (vessel) — a small vessel or lamp

含义

Measure word for lamps or lights; a small cup or vessel. Used to count illumination devices.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: lighting, measurement, literature

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal