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The character "盏" derives from its traditional form "盞", which combines the semantic component "皿" denoting a vessel or dish with the phonetic component "戔" for sound, while the simplified form "盏" retains "皿" but uses the abbreviated phonetic "戋". Originally signifying a small wine cup or shallow dish in early usage, its meaning broadened to encompass any small cup and became a standard measure for quantities of liquid. This semantic expansion further adapted the character to describe lamps, as seen in the phrase "一盏灯", where it refers to a vessel holding oil and a wick, illustrating a transition from purely liquid containers to include devices designed for illumination.
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桌上有一盏灯。
妈妈点了一盏灯。
这盏灯很明亮。
我需要一盏新台灯。
他买了一盏复古油灯。
每盏路灯都照亮了街道。
这盏水晶吊灯非常昂贵。
在漆黑的夜晚，一盏孤灯带来了温暖。