light in Chinese
light in Chinese is 輕, 轻, 光 — light means brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
light in Chinese
輕
Pronounced: qīng
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
轻
Pronounced: qīng
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
光
Pronounced: guāng
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
What does "light" mean?
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noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
"She switched on the light so she could read."
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noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
"Turn off the lights before you leave."
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verb To set something burning.
"He lit the candles on the cake."
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verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
"Streetlamps light the whole avenue at night."
light in a sentence
- She switched on the light so she could read.
- There wasn't enough light to read by.
- Turn off the lights before you leave.
- Can you switch off the lights before bed?
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Frequently asked questions
What is "light" in Chinese?
"light" in Chinese is 輕, 轻, 光. light means: Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
How do you pronounce 輕?
"light" in Chinese is 輕, pronounced "qīng".
How do you use "light" in a sentence?
Example: "She switched on the light so she could read." In Chinese, "light" is 輕, 轻, 光.
Are there other ways to say "light" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "light": 輕, 轻, 光.
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