The Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon
孔明燈與熱氣球
The Kongming Lantern is very popular all over Asia.
孔明燈在亞洲各地很受歡迎。
It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside.
它是一種封閉頂部,內放一支小蠟燭的紙燈籠。
The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise.
蠟燭加熱燈籠內的空氣,使燈籠升起來。
People use the Kongming Lantern on important days and during festivals.
人們在重要的日子和喜慶節日期間放孔明燈。
During the time of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles.
三國時期,諸葛亮在戰斗中用這種燈籠作信號。
The Kongming Lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon.
孔明燈導致了熱氣球的發明。