挑灯
tiǎo
dēng

Definitions

  1. 1. to light a lamp
  2. 2. to raise a lantern

Components

  • 挑 tiǎo – to raise
  • 灯 dēng – lamp

Related Words

  • 挑灯拨火 tiǎo dēng bō huǒ – to sow discord
  • 挑灯夜战 tiǎo dēng yè zhàn – to raise a lantern and fight at night (idiom); fig. to work into the night
  • 挑灯夜读 tiǎo dēng yè dú – burning the midnight oil