HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
光 — light
- Reading
- guāng
- Meaning
- light; ray; bright; bare; only
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
光 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is guāng and it means light; ray; bright; bare; only. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
光 appears in everyday chinese words such as 光 (light, ray, only), 不光 (not only) and 阳光 (sunshine; cheerful).
Chinese words containing 光
Frequently asked questions
What does 光 mean in Chinese?
光 means light; ray; bright; bare; only in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 光 read?
光 is read guāng. Reading it inside real words — 光 and 不光 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 光 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 光 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 光 in a word?
A common word containing 光 is 光 (guāng) — "light, ray, only". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 光 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 光 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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