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prism

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

leng2jing4 léngjìng

Meaning


Primary

prism

Alternatives

optical prism

Mnemonic


A 棱镜 prism is a transparent optical element whose various 棱 edges serve as 镜 mirrors that can reflect and disperse light.

Usage


一个 玻璃 棱镜 在 桌子 上。

A glass prism is on the table.

光 经过 棱镜 会 产生 彩虹。

Light passing through a prism creates a rainbow.

科学家 用 棱镜 来 研究 光。

Scientists use prisms to study light.