noun / verb HSK 4
lighting · illumination · to illuminate
Meaning
照明 refers to lighting or illumination, both as a noun describing light sources and systems, and as a verb meaning to provide light. It's commonly used in contexts ranging from household lighting to street lights and stage lighting.
Usage
This word is frequently used in formal and technical contexts when discussing lighting systems, but also appears in everyday speech when talking about illumination in homes, streets, or buildings. It often appears with verbs like 提供 (to provide), 改善 (to improve), or 安装 (to install).
Examples
- 01这个房间的照明不够，需要增加几盏灯。, .The lighting in this room is insufficient; we need to add a few more lamps.
- 02城市改善了街道照明，晚上走路更安全了。, .The city improved the street lighting, making it safer to walk at night.
Characters
Measure words
- 套一套照明系统
- 种一种照明方式
Common collocations
- 照明设备lighting equipment
- 路灯照明street lighting
- 照明系统lighting system
- 应急照明emergency lighting
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 照 (to shine) and 明 (bright), literally meaning 'shine bright' or 'make bright,' which naturally evolved to mean lighting or illumination.