光泽 guāngzé luster
luster; gloss
How to remember 光泽: 光 light + 泽 swamp = luster.
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How it is used
- Sheen/gloss on a surface - 头发有光泽 (tóufa yǒu guāngzé) hair with a healthy shine; 珍珠的光泽 (the luster of pearls).
- About the smooth reflective quality of surfaces - hair, skin, gems, metal, fabric.
- Contrast 光芒 (guāngmáng, emitted rays of light) - 光泽 is reflected surface sheen, not light a thing gives off.