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guāng

Description

“光”常常指我们看到的亮亮的东西,比如太阳光和灯光。

"光" often refers to the bright things we see, like sunlight and lamp light.

它也可以表示“全部没有了”,比如钱花光了。

It can also mean "completely gone," as in money is all spent.

Meanings

guāng

light; brightness

太阳的光很温暖。

The sunlight is very warm.

guāng

used up; nothing left (as complement)

我把钱都花光了。

I spent all my money.

guāng

only; just; merely

你不能光玩,也要学习。

You can't just play; you also need to study.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a verb complement 光 means completely exhausted, e.g. 吃光, 卖光, 用光.

  • Etymology

    originally depicts fire above a person, representing brightness.

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