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光缆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
光缆guānglǎnoptical cableHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #41674, Very Hard
guānglǎn(guang1lan3) T1
  1. 1optical cable
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March 24, 2026

光缆(光纜)guānglǎn(guang1lan3)

光缆 (guānglǎn) refers to an optical cable, which is a medium for transmitting data using light. It is commonly used in telecommunications and internet connections due to its high speed and capacity for large amounts of data.

Strokes18Frequency#41674DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern China, as internet technology rapidly advances, the use of 光缆 is becoming more prevalent, symbolizing the country's push towards digital infrastructure and connectivity. This reflects the importance of technology in daily life and economic growth.

Memory Tip

Think of 光 (guāng) as 'light' and 缆 (lǎn) as a 'line' or 'cable'. Imagine a bright beam of light traveling through a thin, flexible tube, connecting homes to the internet. The light shines brightly, illustrating the speed of data transfer.

Meanings of 光缆

guānglǎn(guang1lan3)
1optical cable
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About 光缆

光缆Simplified
光纜Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 光缆

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 缆 (lǎn), as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. This term is more commonly used in technical contexts, so it may not come up in everyday conversation. It often collocates with terms like 网络 (wǎngluò) meaning 'network'.

HSK Study Tips

光缆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to HSK vocabulary related to technology and communication, such as 网络 (wǎngluò) and 信息 (xìnxī). Focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to technology.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 光缆 with 电缆 (electric cable) due to similar contexts. Remember, 光缆 is specifically for optical or light-based transmission, while 电缆 is for electrical transmission.

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Component Characters

光guānglight
HSK 46 strokes儿
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缆lǎncable, hawser, heavy-duty rope
12 strokes纟
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How to say optical cable in Chinese

“optical cable” in Chinese is光缆guānglǎn

光缆 (guānglǎn) refers to an optical cable, which is a medium for transmitting data using light. It is commonly used in telecommunications and internet connections due to its high speed and capacity for large amounts of data.

When to use 光缆

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 缆 (lǎn), as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. This term is more commonly used in technical contexts, so it may not come up in everyday conversation. It often collocates with terms like 网络 (wǎngluò) meaning 'network'.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 光缆 with 电缆 (electric cable) due to similar contexts. Remember, 光缆 is specifically for optical or light-based transmission, while 电缆 is for electrical transmission.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 光缆

光缆 refers specifically to optical cables that use light for data transmission, while 电缆 (diànlǎn) refers to electrical cables that use electricity.

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