Common Meanings
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guāng光
Light, such as the radiant energy emitted by the sun, fire, or electricity, which illuminates objects and allows them to be seen.
阳光是世界上最美丽的一种光，它带来温暖和希望。
Sunlight is the most beautiful kind of light in the world; it brings warmth and hope.
Honor, glory, or the distinction brought by someone's presence or patronage.
非常感谢您的光临。
Thank you very much for your presence.
To make prominent or glorious; to bring honor to, often in the context of developing or promoting something.
我们应该把这份传统工艺发扬光大。
We should carry forward and develop this traditional craft.
Refers to natural scenery, often describing its beauty, similar to 'bright and beautiful spring scenery'.
这里的湖光山色真美。
The scenery of the lake and mountains here is truly beautiful.
Smooth, glossy, shiny (referring to a surface or luster)
这块玉石表面有天然的光泽。
This piece of jade has a natural luster on its surface.
Completely gone; nothing left; to use up; to finish.
钱都花光了。
All the money has been spent.
Bare; uncovered (referring to a body part, often implying a lack of clothing or covering)
夏天在沙滩上，他喜欢光着脚走路。
In summer, on the beach, he likes to walk barefoot.
Only; merely; nothing but; only remaining.
我们光剩下一点时间了。
We only have a little time left.