油光 (yóu guāng) — shiny; glossy (especially from oil or varnish)

Definition

Adjective-like verb describing a surface that looks slick with oil, wax, or varnish — 'slick and shiny,' as in waxed wood or an oily face. Not used for general 'shiny' like polished metal.

verb

shinyglossy (especially from oil or varnish)

Examples

油光，。
Tā de liǎn kàn shàng qù hěn yóu guāng, xiàng shì tú le yóu.
His face looks very shiny, as if oiled.
油光。
Zhè zhāng zhuō zi dǎ le là yǐ hòu biàn de yóu guāng fā liàng.
This table became glossy and shiny after being waxed.
油光，。
Gāng shuā guò qīng qī de yǐ zi biǎo miàn yóu guāng, hěn piào liang.
The surface of the chair just painted with varnish is shiny and very beautiful.

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