‘灯朵’ (dēng duǒ) is a regional Chinese term for a lampshade, especially one with a floral or petal-like shape—resembling a blooming flower. The character 灯 (dēng) means 'lamp' or 'light', while 朵 (duǒ) literally means 'flower' or 'bloom' and is commonly used as a measure word for flowers (e.g., 一朵花). Together, they evoke an image of a light fixture adorned with soft, rounded, petal-shaped elements, often seen in traditional or decorative indoor lighting.

This word is not standard in formal Mandarin and is primarily heard in southern dialect-influenced speech or poetic/descriptive contexts. It carries a gentle, aesthetic connotation and is rarely used in technical or commercial settings—where 灯罩 (dēng zhào) is the universally accepted term. Speakers may use 灯朵 affectionately or to emphasize visual beauty rather than function.