宮燈
simp宫灯gung1 dang1gōng dēng
English
- Lanterns used in palaces; Chinese lanterns
- palace lantern; a hexagonal or octagonal decorative lantern historically used in Chinese imperial courts. Constructed with silk or glass panels painted with colorful designs, often accompanied by tassels. Symbolises wisdom through its association with light, now commonly hung in temples for spiritual blessings.
粵語 — Cantonese
- 一種傳統中式燈籠，通常呈八角形或六角形，用絲絹或玻璃做面，畫有彩色圖案，下面吊住流蘇。原本係皇室專用，後嚟寺廟用嚟供奉神明，象徵光明同智慧，寓意祈求神明賜予智慧解決人生難題
Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk