Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Using 光线 (guāngxiàn) to say "light" or "ray of light"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    光线 + Verb/Adjective

    Explanation

    光线 (guāngxiàn) is a noun meaning "light" or "ray," referring to visible light as a physical phenomenon. It is slightly more specific than 光 and often appears in descriptive or literary contexts. For example, 光线很暗 means "the light is dim."

    Examples

    • 这间屋子的光线不太好。

      Zhè jiān wūzi de guāngxiàn bù tài hǎo.

      The lighting in this room isn't very good.

    • 早晨的光线特别柔和。

      Zǎochén de guāngxiàn tèbié róuhé.

      The morning light is especially soft.

    • 光线太暗了，我看不清楚字。

      Guāngxiàn tài àn le, wǒ kàn bù qīngchǔ zì.

      The light is too dim; I can't read the words clearly.

    Using 光线 (guāngxiàn) to say "light" or "ray of light" | Chinese Grammar