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Definition
Light source; a source of light.
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How it's used
Technical and formal contexts are where this term is most at home, such as in photography, physics, or interior design. While it is perfectly understandable in daily conversation, native speakers often prefer more specific descriptive terms like 燈 or 太陽 depending on what is actually providing the light.
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You need to pay attention to the light source when taking photos.
The light source here is too dim, I cannot see clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
sufficient light source
position of the light source
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
