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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The character (liàng) primarily means "bright" or "shining." It is often used to describe light sources, colors, or appearances that emit or reflect a strong light. It can also describe a person's expression when it is radiant or cheerful.

Common Collocations

  • (dēngguāng liàng): bright light, often used for lamps or lighting.
  • (liàngtang): bright and spacious, often describing rooms or smiles.
  • (liàng píng): bright screen, commonly used for electronic devices.

Usage Notes

is generally used in a positive sense to describe clarity and brightness. It can be used both literally (light, color) and figuratively (expressions, moods). When describing light, it often pairs with words like or 太阳. When describing expressions, it can be combined with words like .

Avoid confusing with (míng), which also means bright but is more abstract and often used for understanding or clarity of ideas rather than physical brightness.

Example Sentences

The light is very bright, illuminating the whole room.

A bright smile appeared on his face.

This phone screen is very bright, suitable for outdoor use.