storm lantern; decorative lantern
Meanings
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storm lantern; hurricane lamp; weather-proof oil lamp
Also called 风雨灯. Traditionally used outdoors to protect the flame from wind and rain. Often portable with a handle.
The explorers carried storm lanterns as they walked into the dark cave.
In the past, fishermen often used hurricane lamps for lighting at night.
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This storm lantern is windproof and rainproof, suitable for outdoor use.
noun
decorative lantern (shaped like a palace lantern)
dialectRegional/dialectal usage (marked with 〈方〉 in source), typically referring to indoor decorative items hung in homes, often red and palace-lantern-shaped.
A red decorative lantern hangs in the living room, creating a festive atmosphere.
During the New Year, every household hangs up decorative lanterns.
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This type of decorative lantern serves as both an ornament and a symbol of good fortune.