照明 zhàomíng lighting
lighting; illumination; to light up; to illuminate
How to remember 照明: 照 shine + 明 bright = lighting.
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How it is used
- Lighting/illumination - 照明设备 (zhàomíng shèbèi) lighting equipment, 应急照明 (yìngjí zhàomíng) emergency lighting.
- Refers to lighting up a space; both noun and verb; 照 (shine) + 明 (bright).
- Technical/practical register; contrast 灯光 (dēngguāng, lamplight/stage lighting).