盏

zhǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Measure word Uncommon

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Definitions

1. a small cup
2. classifier for lamps

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Word relationships

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• 灯 dēng 灯 dēng lamp 盏 is often used to count 灯 (lamps).: lamp
• 杯 bēi 杯 bēi cup 盏 can mean a small cup, similar to 杯.: cup

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 灯 (lamp) and 茶 (tea) in the pattern 一盏灯/一盏茶.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 盏 (zhǎn) with 展 (zhǎn, to exhibit); 盏 is a measure word for lamps or small cups.

Words Containing 盏

• 灯盏 灯盏 dēng zhǎn: lantern
• 马拉盏 马拉盏 mǎ lā zhǎn: (loanword) belachan (South-East Asian condiment made from fermented shrimp paste)