The Chinese word **台灯 (táidēng)**, meaning "desk lamp," is a straightforward compound noun formed by combining two meaningful characters: **台 (tái)**, which signifies a flat platform, table, or desk, and **灯 (dēng)**, which means lamp or light. The construction follows a common modifier-head structure in Chinese, where the first element **台** specifies the type or location ("desk-") and the second element **灯** provides the core noun ("-lamp"), resulting in a logical and efficient term for a lamp designed to sit on a table or desk.