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    Using 灯光 (dēngguāng) to refer to lamplight or lighting

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    Explanation

    灯光 means "lamplight," "lighting," or "illumination" and refers to the light produced by lamps or electric lights. It combines 灯 (lamp) with 光 (light). It is used in contexts ranging from stage lighting to everyday descriptions, as in 灯光很亮 (the lighting is very bright).

    Examples

    • 舞台上的灯光特别漂亮。

      wǔtái shàng de dēngguāng tèbié piàoliang.

      The lights on the stage are especially beautiful.

    • 这家餐厅的灯光很柔和。

      zhè jiā cāntīng de dēngguāng hěn róuhé.

      The lighting in this restaurant is very soft.

    • 远处的灯光在夜色中闪烁。

      yuǎnchù de dēngguāng zài yèsè zhōng shǎnshuò.

      The lights in the distance flicker in the night.