COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 光 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 儿 carrying a torch 火
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How to Write 光 (guāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
light; ray (CL:道[dao4])
guāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guāng
光
light; ray (CL:道[dao4])
Common words
bù guāng
不光
not the only one; not only
yáng guāng
阳光
sunshine; (of personality) upbeat; energetic; transparent (open to public scrutiny)
dēng guāng
灯光
(stage) lighting; light
guāng lín
光临
(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend
guāng míng
光明
light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted
guāng xiàn
光线
light ray; light; illumination; lighting (for a photograph)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 光
Say “guāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 光
Common words and phrases
bù guāng
not the only one; not only
yáng guāng
sunshine; (of personality) upbeat; energetic; transparent (open to public scrutiny)
dēng guāng
(stage) lighting; light
guāng lín
(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend
guāng míng
light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted
guāng xiàn
light ray; light; illumination; lighting (for a photograph)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“光”。
Zhège zì shì “guāng”.
This character is “光”.
我正在学习“光”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guāng” zì.
I am learning the character “光”.
请写一遍“光”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guāng”.
Please write “光” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 光?
光 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 光 (guāng) mean?
光 (guāng) means light; ray (CL:道[dao4]).
What is the radical of 光?
The radical of 光 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.