Definition
光景 is a noun with several related meanings: it can refer to a scene or view, to circumstances or conditions (often economic or living conditions), and to a period of time or duration. It is commonly used in phrases like 好光景 (good times) or 光景不长 (the good times didn't last long). Note that 光景 can also be used adverbially to mean 'about' or 'probably', but that usage is outside the noun POS covered here.
n.
sceneviewsightcircumstancesconditionssituationtimeperiodduration
Examples
- 。Zhèlǐ de zìrán guāng jǐng fēicháng měilì.The natural scenery here is very beautiful.
- 光景。Zhè jǐ nián dàjiā de shēnghuó guāng jǐng hǎo le hěn duō.In recent years, everyone's living conditions have improved a lot.
- 光景，。Hǎo guāng jǐng bù cháng, gōngsī hěn kuài jiù yù dào le kùnnán.The good times didn't last long; the company soon encountered difficulties.
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