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put out a light/lamp; turn off the light

Word usage

xī dēng

熄 灯

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v.put out a light/lamp; turn off the light
- zhǔn bèi xī dēng jiù qǐn
  准备熄灯就寝
  be ready to put out the light and go to sleep
- xī dēng hòu bù zhǔn shuō huà
  熄灯后不准说话。
  No talking after lights out.
- yì huì zhǐ yǒu zài yè jiān xiū huì shí cái xī dēng
  议会只有在夜间休会时才熄灯。
  The light only goes off at night when the meeting is stopped.

Word usage

Separable word
"熄" and "灯" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 昨晚宿舍什么时候熄的灯?
  When did the lights turn off in the dormitory last night?
- 房间里已经熄了灯。
  The light has been turned off in the room.
- 你离开时，熄一下灯。
  Turn off the light when you leave.

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