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霓虹
níhóng
Description
霓虹一般是指晚上城市里那些五颜六色的灯，很亮，也很好看。
"霓虹" usually refers to the colorful lights in the city at night, which are very bright and beautiful.
很多商店门口都有霓虹灯，晚上看起来特别热闹。
Many shops have "霓虹" lights at their entrances, making the night look especially lively.
Meanings
霓虹níhóng
neon (light); colorful bright city lights
夜里的霓虹很漂亮。
The neon lights at night are beautiful.
霓虹灯níhóngdēng
neon lamp/light
街上的霓虹灯亮了。
The neon lights on the street are on.
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Notes
- Etymology
霓 and 虹 both mean 'rainbow'; 霓虹 is a phonetic loan for English 'neon'.
- Nuance
online slang, 霓虹 can jokingly mean 'Japan' (Nihon).
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