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光 (guāng) — how to say "light" in Chinese
光
Light
noun · adjective · verb · scope adverb
How to use it
Goes before the verb and refers to what comes before it.
他光吃菜不吃饭。
tā guāng chī cài bù chī fàn
He only eats dishes, not rice.
Radicals / Keys
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
Collocations
光很亮
guāng hěn liàng
light is bright
Examples
太阳的光照进房间，让人觉得温暖和充满希望。
The sunlight shines into the room, making people feel warm and hopeful.
有光。
There is light.
Frequently asked questions
How to say light in Mandarin?
"light" in Chinese is 光 (guāng).
光 meaning in English
光 (guāng) means "Light".
How is 光 pronounced?
It is pronounced guāng (written as guang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Light in Chinese character
It is written 光 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 光?
光 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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