透光 (tòu guāng) — translucent | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Describes a material that lets light pass through but scatters it, so you cannot see clearly through it. Often used for paper, glass, or fabric in technical, photographic, or design contexts.

adjective

translucent

Examples

透光，。
Zhè shàn chuāng hu yòng de bō li fēi cháng tòu guāng, jì néng cǎi guāng yòu bǎo hù yǐn sī.
The glass used in this window is very translucent, allowing light in while protecting privacy.
透光，。
Zhè zhǒng zhǐ de tòu guāng dù hěn gāo, kě yǐ yòng lái zuò dēng zhào.
This paper has high translucency; it can be used to make lampshades.
，透光。
Zài shè yǐng zhōng, tòu guāng de cái liào cháng bèi yòng lái róu huà guāng xiàn.
In photography, translucent materials are often used to soften light.

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