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The character 灯 (dēng) derives from the traditional form 燈, composed of the fire radical 火 on the left, indicating its association with light and heat, and the phonetic component 登 on the right. Its simplified form 灯 substitutes the complex right side with the simpler phonetic element 丁, reducing strokes while preserving pronunciation. Originally, the character referred to a vessel or stand designed to hold a flame for illumination. Over time, its meaning broadened from oil lamps and candle holders to encompass all lighting fixtures, including modern electric lights, lanterns, and signal lights used in navigation and traffic.
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请把灯打开。
房间里的灯很亮。
晚上路灯会自动亮。
我需要一台新台灯。
灯的颜色可以调节。
在黑暗中，灯给了我们希望。
这款智能灯可以通过手机控制。
由于电路故障，所有的灯突然熄灭了。