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灯笼 (noun)

Lantern.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Deng' (Ding!) light inside a 'Long' (long/tall) cage. Ding! The long cage is a lantern!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '灯' for a festive lantern. → 灯笼

Using the verb '开' for a candle lantern. → 点