loeng6 gwong1亮光
Jyutpingloeng6 gwong1
Yaleleuhng gwōng
Definition
Bright light.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a distinct point or source of illumination rather than general brightness. It is often used to describe a glimmer or a beam seen in darkness. While it functions as a noun, it carries a slightly more literary or descriptive tone compared to the everyday word 光.
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dim2點dímExamples
A bright light suddenly appeared in the distance.
Related words
Common phrases
a glimmer of light
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Grammar guides
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