noun HSK 4
moonlight · moonbeam
Meaning
月光 refers to the light emitted or reflected by the moon. It is commonly used in both literal contexts (describing the actual light from the moon) and poetic or romantic contexts in Chinese literature and everyday speech.
Usage
This word appears frequently in classical poetry and modern romantic contexts. It often evokes feelings of tranquility, beauty, or nostalgia. Native speakers use it to describe nighttime scenes or create atmospheric descriptions.
Examples
- 01月光洒在湖面上，美丽极了。, .The moonlight spills across the lake surface; it's extremely beautiful.
- 02我们坐在月光下聊天。.We sat under the moonlight chatting.
Characters
Common collocations
- 月光下under the moonlight
- 皎洁的月光bright and clear moonlight
- 月光照耀moonlight shines
- 月光如水moonlight like water (poetic)
Origin
The word is a straightforward compound combining 月 (moon) and 光 (light), creating the literal meaning of light from the moon.