波光

bōguāng
noun #48,400

Meanings

  1. 1 light glinting on water
  2. 2 the shimmer of waves

Examples

HSK 7-9
Xīyáng xià, húmiàn shàng shǎn zhe jīnsè de bōguāng.
In the setting sun, golden light glinted on the lake.
HSK 7-9
Xiǎochuán huáguò shuǐmiàn, liúxià yípiàn huàngdòng de bōguāng.
The little boat glided across the water, leaving a trail of trembling light behind it.

Tips

usage
Usually followed by a word for glittering: 波光粼粼 or 波光潋滟, both 'shimmering, sparkling water'.

Stroke Order

波 bō
光 guāng