灯光 dēngguāng lighting
(stage) lighting; light
How to remember 灯光: 灯 lamp + 光 light = lighting.
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How it is used
- Lighting / the light from lamps - 灯光很亮 (dēngguāng hěn liàng) the lighting is bright, 舞台灯光 stage lighting.
- 灯光 is artificial light from lamps/fixtures; 光 alone is light in general, 阳光 is sunlight.
- Common in ambiance contexts: 灯光昏暗 (dēngguāng hūn'àn) dim lighting.
- Refers to the glow/illumination, whereas 灯 (dēng) is the lamp itself.
Example sentences
- 我看见远处有灯光。 Wǒ kànjiàn yuǎnchù yǒu dēngguāng.I saw a light in the distance.
- 发现了远处的灯光的旅行者欢喜不已。 Fāxiàn le yuǎnchù de dēngguāng de lǚxíngzhě huānxǐ bùyǐ.The traveler was delighted at the sight of a light in the distance.