阅读灯 – Yuèdú dēng



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Phrase Dictionary

  1. Reading Lamp = 阅读灯 yuèdú dēng
  2. 阅读灯很亮。 (Yuèdú dēng hěn liàng.): The reading lamp is very bright.
    • 阅读 (Yuèdú): reading
      • 阅 (yuè): to read, to review
      • 读 (dú): to read, to study
    • 灯 (dēng): lamp, light
    • 很 (hěn): very
    • 亮 (liàng): bright, light

 

Phrases and Translations

  1. 阅读灯很亮。
    • English: The reading lamp is very bright.
    • Pinyin: Yuèdú dēng hěn liàng.

Words of Interest

The terms “阅读 (yuèdú)” and “读书 (dúshū)” in Mandarin Chinese both relate to reading, but they have slightly different connotations and uses:

  1. 阅读 (yuèdú):
    • This term is more general and can refer to the act of reading various types of written material, such as books, articles, reports, etc.
    • It emphasizes the process of reading and understanding the content.
    • Example: 阅读报纸 (yuèdú bàozhǐ) – Reading a newspaper.
  2. 读书 (dúshū):
    • This term is often used to refer specifically to reading books, especially in the context of studying or learning.
    • It can also imply a more serious or academic approach to reading.
    • Example: 读书学习 (dúshū xuéxí) – Studying by reading books.

In summary, while both “阅读” and “读书” mean reading, “阅读” is a broader term for the act of reading various written materials, and “读书” is more specifically associated with reading books, often with an emphasis on learning or studying.