Chinese Character: 亮
1. Character Basics
Radical: 亠 (tóu, head radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: liàng (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Bright; light; shining; brighten; illuminate; clear; loud and clear; open; honest; show; reveal; become known
4. Common Words
- 明亮 (míngliàng) - bright; light; brilliant
- 漂亮 (piàoliang) - beautiful; pretty; good-looking
- 闪亮 (shǎnliàng) - shiny; sparkling; glittering
- 响亮 (xiǎngliàng) - loud and clear; resounding
- 照亮 (zhàoliàng) - to illuminate; to light up
- 天亮 (tiānliàng) - daybreak; dawn
- 亮点 (liàngdiǎn) - bright spot; highlight; strong point
- 亮相 (liàngxiàng) - to appear on stage; to make a public appearance; to show one's cards
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "亮" (liàng) can function as an adjective, verb, or noun, with the core meaning related to light or clarity.
Grammar Patterns:
- 形容词: 明亮的房间 (bright room), 漂亮的衣服 (beautiful clothes)
- 动词: 照亮黑暗 (illuminate the darkness), 亮底牌 (show one's cards)
- 名词: 亮点 (highlight), 亮相 (appearance)
- 副词: 亮堂 (bright; light and spacious), 亮闪闪 (sparkling)
- 固定搭配: 心明眼亮 (clear-minded and sharp-eyed), 高风亮节 (noble character and moral integrity)
6. Cultural Background
The concept of "亮" (brightness) holds special significance in Chinese culture and philosophy.
In traditional Chinese thought, light is often associated with goodness, wisdom, and clarity. The character "亮" appears in many idioms and expressions that reflect this association.
For example, "心明眼亮" (xīn míng yǎn liàng) means "clear-minded and sharp-eyed," describing someone who has insight and understanding. Another idiom, "高风亮节" (gāo fēng liàng jié), refers to noble character and moral integrity.
In Chinese art and literature, light and brightness are frequently used as symbols of hope, truth, and virtue. Lanterns, which represent brightness, are an important part of many Chinese festivals, especially the Lantern Festival.
The character "亮" is also used in personal names, often to convey the wish for a bright future or a bright personality.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 月亮很亮，照亮了整个夜空。
Pinyin: Yuèliang hěn liàng, zhàoliàng le zhěnggè yèkōng.
English: The moon is very bright, illuminating the entire night sky.
8. Memory Tips
The character "亮" (liàng) consists of the radical "亠" (head radical) and the character "京" (jīng, capital city).
To remember this character, think of a "bright capital city" or a "shining metropolis," which connects to its meaning of brightness.
Another way to remember it is to visualize the character as a house with a window letting in light, representing illumination and clarity.
Practice writing the character following the stroke order to help with memorization.
Associate the character with common words like "明亮" (bright) and "漂亮" (beautiful) to reinforce its meaning and usage.