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The Chinese word 灯谜 is formed by combining the character 灯, meaning "lantern", with the character 谜, meaning "riddle", to create a compound term that literally refers to riddles written on lanterns, typically used for entertainment during events like the Lantern Festival.

Word Definition - 灯谜

dēng mí riddles written on lanterns (e.g. for the Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year)

Individual Character Details

灯 dēng
谜 mèi, mí