明亮

• Pinyin: míng liàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 明 = 日 (sun) + 月 (moon), brightness; 亮 = 高 (high) + 儿, bright/clear

Meaning

Bright; well-lit. Filled with light or shining with clarity.

Describes spaces with good lighting, bright eyes, or clear sounds. Connotes positivity, openness, and clarity. Often contrasted with 昏暗 (dim/dark).

Examples

1. 新装修的办公室宽敞明亮，工作环境很舒适。 The newly renovated office is spacious and bright, with a very comfortable working environment.
2. 她有一双明亮的大眼睛，特别有神。 She has a pair of bright big eyes that are particularly spirited.
3. 早晨的阳光把房间照得明亮温暖。 The morning sunlight made the room bright and warm.

Usage Guide

Context: lighting, appearance, environment

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 这间屋子采光很好，非常明亮。(This room has good natural light and is very bright.)
• 她的眼睛又大又明亮。(Her eyes are big and bright.)

Don't Say

• 他的想法很明亮。(For ideas, use 明智 or 聪明 — 明亮 describes physical brightness)

Origin & History

明 (míng, bright) + 亮 (liàng, bright). Double emphasis on brightness.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal