chinese lantern

• Складной бумажный фонарик, часто с проволочным каркасом, традиционно используемый в восточноазиатских фестивалях и праздниках, или вид цветущего растения (Physalis alkekengi) с оранжевой бумажной оболочкой.

A collapsible paper lantern, often with a wire frame, traditionally used in East Asian festivals and celebrations, or a type of flowering plant (Physalis alkekengi) with an orange papery husk.

1. Decorative paper lanternB1formal

   A collapsible paper lantern, often with a wire frame, traditionally used in Chinese festivals and celebrations.

   Китайский фонарик

   • They hung red Chinese lanterns for the New Year celebration.
   • The street was decorated with colorful Chinese lanterns.
   • She bought a paper Chinese lantern to light up her garden.

2. Plant (Physalis alkekengi)B2formal

   A perennial plant with bright orange, papery husks that resemble lanterns, also known as the winter cherry or bladder cherry.

   Физалис

   • The Chinese lantern plant adds a pop of color to the autumn garden.
   • Its dried stems are often used in floral arrangements.
   • The fruit inside the Chinese lantern husk is edible but tart.