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目光 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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目光
mùguāng
sight
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #5947, Hard
目光
mùguāng
vision
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #5947, Hard
目光
mùguāng
view
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #5947, Hard
目光
mùguāng
gaze
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #5947, Hard
目光
mùguāng
look
HSK 5, n, 11 strokes, rank #5947, Hard
mùguāng(mu4guang1)mu guang T4
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March 24, 2026
目光mùguāng(mu4guang1)
目光 (mùguāng) refers to one's sight or vision and can imply the way in which someone looks at something, often conveying emotions or thoughts. It's commonly used in contexts related to observation, perception, or the metaphorical aspect of one's outlook on life.
Strokes11Frequency#5947DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '目光' can relate to the idea of having insight or foresight, often valued in social interactions and decision-making, reflecting a person's depth of understanding.
Memory tip
Think of 目 (mù) as an eye, and 光 (guāng) as light. Together, they create the image of light entering the eye, representing sight. Imagine a person gazing at a beautiful sunset, their '目光' filled with wonder.
Meanings of 目光
mùguāng(mu4guang1)
1sight
2vision
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About 目光
目光Simplified
11Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5947Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
目光 (mùguāng) vs 视线 (shìxiàn) — use 目光 for emotional or metaphorical implications of vision, while 视线 strictly refers to the physical line of sight.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 目光 with other sight-related terms like 视力 (shìlì), which specifically refers to visual acuity. 目光 tends to be more poetic and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often in literary settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 目光 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to perception and emotion. Students should focus on its collocations with verbs like '注视' (zhùshì, to gaze) and adjectives that describe the quality of vision.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 目光 with 目睹 (mùdǔ), which means to witness. For instance, saying '我有目光这个事件' (Wǒ yǒu mùguāng zhège shìjiàn) is incorrect; instead, use '我目睹这个事件' (Wǒ mùdǔ zhège shìjiàn).
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目光 (mùguāng) refers to one's sight or vision and can imply the way in which someone looks at something, often conveying emotions or thoughts. It's commonly used in contexts related to observation, perception, or the metaphorical aspect of one's outlook on life.
When to use 目光
Be careful not to confuse 目光 with other sight-related terms like 视力 (shìlì), which specifically refers to visual acuity. 目光 tends to be more poetic and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often in literary settings.
目光 or something close to it
目光 (mùguāng) vs 视线 (shìxiàn) — use 目光 for emotional or metaphorical implications of vision, while 视线 strictly refers to the physical line of sight.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 目光 with 目睹 (mùdǔ), which means to witness. For instance, saying '我有目光这个事件' (Wǒ yǒu mùguāng zhège shìjiàn) is incorrect; instead, use '我目睹这个事件' (Wǒ mùdǔ zhège shìjiàn).
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Grammar patterns of 目光
目光 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
