The Shape of Lanterns

灯笼的外形

Lanterns come in different shapes, such as bird，animal，flower and fish. Some lanterns are shaped like fruit,such as oranges,litchis,pineapples and others. Some are very modern like rocket and satellite lanterns. Fragrant¹ smells waft² in the breeze from the lanterns. Sandalwood incense³ is burned in octagonal palace lanterns.

灯笼有不同的形状，如鸟，动物，花和鱼。一些灯笼的形状像水果，如橘子，荔枝，菠萝等。有些是非常现代的像火箭和卫星灯笼。芬芳的气味从华灯上飘荡在微风里。檀木香燃在八角宫灯里点燃。