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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
路灯lùdēngstreet lampHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #17608, Very Hard
路灯lùdēngstreet lightHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #17608, Very Hard
lùdēng(lu4deng1)lu deng T4
  1. 1street lamp
  2. 2street light
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March 24, 2026

路灯(路燈)lùdēng(lu4deng1)

路灯 (lù dēng) refers to a street lamp or street light commonly found along roads and pathways. These lights enhance visibility at night, ensuring safety for pedestrians and vehicles alike. They are usually installed in urban areas and public spaces.

Strokes19Frequency#17608DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, street lamps often reflect local culture and aesthetics, with some cities showcasing unique designs that represent their heritage, especially in historical districts.

Memory tip

Imagine a road (路) lit by a giant lamp (灯). The 'lù' in '路' sounds like 'loo,' and you can picture a bathroom light illuminating the way. This imagery connects the road and light, helping you remember '路灯' means street lamp.

Meanings of 路灯

lùdēng(lu4deng1)
1street lamp
2street light
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路灯Simplified
路燈Traditional
19Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tones can change the meaning; '路' is the fourth tone and '灯' is the first tone. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday conversations. A common collocation is '安装路灯' (install street lights).

HSK Study Tips

路灯 is not currently found in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to related words like '灯' (dēng - light) and '路' (lù - road). Focus on recognizing and using these components in context to build your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is confusing the tones, leading to mispronunciation such as saying 'lù dēng' with both in the first tone, which would change the meaning. Ensure to practice the correct tones: '路' (lù) is fourth tone and '灯' (dēng) is first tone.

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Component characters

路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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灯dēnglamp
HSK 36 strokes火
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How to say street lamp in Chinese

“street lamp” in Chinese is路灯lùdēng

路灯 (lù dēng) refers to a street lamp or street light commonly found along roads and pathways. These lights enhance visibility at night, ensuring safety for pedestrians and vehicles alike. They are usually installed in urban areas and public spaces.

When to use 路灯

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tones can change the meaning; '路' is the fourth tone and '灯' is the first tone. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday conversations. A common collocation is '安装路灯' (install street lights).

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is confusing the tones, leading to mispronunciation such as saying 'lù dēng' with both in the first tone, which would change the meaning. Ensure to practice the correct tones: '路' (lù) is fourth tone and '灯' (dēng) is first tone.

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Cultural Notes for 路灯

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In many Western countries, street lights serve similar purposes, but there may be more reliance on personal lighting (like flashlights or car lights) in rural areas where street lamps are sparse.

Frequently asked questions about 路灯

It's pronounced as lù dēng, with '路' in the fourth tone and '灯' in the first tone.

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