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    Expressing "bright" or "light" with 亮 (liàng)

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    Explanation

    The adjective 亮 (liàng) means "bright" or "light," describing something that emits or reflects light. It can also be used as a noun meaning "light" or "brightness." For example, 一道亮光 means "a beam of bright light."

    Examples

    • 今天的月亮特别亮,我们出去散步吧。

      Jīntiān de yuèliang tèbié liàng, wǒmen chūqù sànbù ba.

      The moon is especially bright tonight; let's go for a walk.

    • 你房间的灯太亮了,我睡不着。

      Nǐ fángjiān de dēng tài liàng le, wǒ shuì bù zháo.

      The light in your room is too bright; I can't fall asleep.

    • 她的眼睛又大又亮,非常好看。

      Tā de yǎnjing yòu dà yòu liàng, fēicháng hǎokàn.

      Her eyes are big and bright, very beautiful.

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