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    Expressing the noun 'sunlight' with 太阳光 (tàiyángguāng)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    太阳光 + Verb + Object

    Explanation

    The noun 太阳光 (tàiyángguāng) means sunlight, combining 太阳 (sun) and 光 (light). It refers to the light emitted by the sun. It is often used in scientific or descriptive contexts when discussing how sunlight interacts with objects.

    Examples

    • 太阳光透过窗户照进了房间。

      Tàiyángguāng tòuguò chuānghù zhàojìnle fángjiān.

      Sunlight shone through the window into the room.

    • 植物需要太阳光才能正常生长。

      Zhíwù xūyào tàiyángguāng cái néng zhèngcháng shēngzhǎng.

      Plants need sunlight to grow properly.

    • 夏天的太阳光特别强烈，出门要戴帽子。

      Xiàtiān de tàiyángguāng tèbié qiángliè, chūmén yào dài màozi.

      The summer sun is especially intense; you should wear a hat when going out.

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