The Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon
孔明灯与热气球
The Kongming Lantern is very popular all over Asia.
孔明灯在亚洲各地很受欢迎。
It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside.
它是一种封闭顶部，内放一支小蜡烛的纸灯笼。
The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise.
蜡烛加热灯笼内的空气，使灯笼升起来。
People use the Kongming Lantern on important days and during festivals.
人们在重要的日子和喜庆节日期间放孔明灯。
During the time of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles.
三国时期，诸葛亮在战斗中用这种灯笼作信号。
The Kongming Lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon.
孔明灯导致了热气球的发明。
