光线

• Pinyin: guāng xiàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 光 = light; 线 = line/ray

Meaning

Light ray; lighting. The rays or beams of light in a space.

Refers to natural or artificial lighting conditions. Common in photography, interior design, and describing environments. Different from 光 which is more general.

Examples

1. 这个房间的光线非常好，适合拍照。 The lighting in this room is excellent, perfect for taking photos.
2. 早晨的光线最适合阅读。 Morning light is best for reading.
3. 摄影师在等待最佳的光线条件。 The photographer is waiting for optimal lighting conditions.

Usage Guide

Context: photography, interior, environment, vision

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 这里光线太暗了。(The lighting here is too dim.)
• 自然光线对眼睛比较好。(Natural lighting is better for the eyes.)

Don't Say

• 太阳光线 for just 'sunlight' (while correct, 阳光 is more natural in casual speech)

Origin & History

Compound of 光 (light) + 线 (line, ray), describing light as rays or lines.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal