Chinese Character: (Dēng - Lamp; Light)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Fire radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从火(照明工具),丁声(dīng,表音)。本义指照明器具(如“油灯”),现代指各种电光源(如“电灯”)。(Phonetic-semantic character: "火" (fire) + "丁" (phonetic). Originally meant "oil lamp", now refers to various light sources.)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dēng (First tone)

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Please turn on the electric light. 请打开电灯。

The red lanterns decorate the street. 红灯笼装点着街道。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "火" (fire) + "丁" (nail) → Nail-shaped flame for lighting. 组合“火”+“丁”→ 钉状火焰用于照明。

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