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March 24, 2026
光滑guānghuá(guang1hua2)
光滑 (guānghuá) refers to a surface that is smooth, glossy, or sleek without any roughness. It is commonly used to describe textures of various materials, such as skin, floors, or polished objects, conveying a sense of quality and finesse.
Frequency#11084DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, smooth and glossy surfaces are often associated with luxury and refinement, such as in traditional art forms or crafts like lacquerware, which emphasizes the value of aesthetic quality.
Memory Tip
Think of 光 (light) shining on a smooth surface, making it gleam and appear sleek. The '滑' part can be visualized as a slippery slide, emphasizing the smoothness as you glide over it.
Meanings of 光滑
guānghuá(guang1hua2)
1glossy
2sleek
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About 光滑
光滑Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11084Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 光滑
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光滑 (smooth) vs 平滑 (even) — choose 光滑 when emphasizing glossiness or sleekness, while 平滑 focuses more on an even surface without bumps.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 光 (light) shining on a smooth surface, making it gleam and appear sleek. The '滑' part can be visualized as a slippery slide, emphasizing the smoothness as you glide over it.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 光滑 with similar terms like 光亮 (guāngliàng), which means bright or shiny but does not imply smoothness. This word is generally informal and can be used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing textures or finishes.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 光滑 connects to other adjectives describing texture or quality in your vocabulary. Focus on using it in descriptive sentences to enhance your language skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, smooth and glossy surfaces are often associated with luxury and refinement, such as in traditional art forms or crafts like lacquerware, which emphasizes the value of aesthetic quality.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 光滑 with other similar adjectives like 平滑 (pínghuá), which means flat and smooth but lacks the glossy nuance. Remember, 光滑 has that glossy aspect, while 平滑 does not.
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Grammar Patterns of 光滑
光滑 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
她细腻____、美丽白皙的脖子上戴着一条精致的链子。
She wore a fine chain about her alabaster neck.
Example Sentences for 光滑 (8)
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1
她细腻光滑、美丽白皙的脖子上戴着一条精致的链子。
tā xì nì guāng huá、 、 měi lì bái xī de bó zǐ shàng dài zháo yī tiáo jīng zhì de liàn。
She wore a fine chain about her alabaster neck.
2
最后上完蜡后，它看起来犹如缎子般光滑亮泽。
zuì hòu shàng wán là hòu， ， tā kàn qǐ lái yóu rú duàn zǐ bān guāng huá liàng。
The final stage of waxing left it with a satin sheen.
tā de pí, , guāng huá ér yǒu yín sè de yùn, quān , wēi wēi fàn chū dàn.
Their glossy barks are a faint light green with hazy silver spots.
8
有毒菌株具有多糖荚膜它在琼脂培养基上形成光滑的菌落.
yǒu dú jūn zhū jù yǒu duō táng jiá mó tā zài qióng zhī péi yǎng jī shàng xíng chéng guāng huá de jūn luò.
The virulent strains had a polysaccharide capsule and formed smooth colonies on agar medium.
Cultural Notes for 光滑
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, smooth and glossy surfaces are often associated with luxury and refinement, such as in traditional art forms or crafts like lacquerware, which emphasizes the value of aesthetic quality.
Frequently Asked Questions about 光滑
You can say: 这个桌子很光滑 (Zhège zhuōzi hěn guānghuá) meaning 'This table is very smooth.'
While it primarily describes physical textures, it can also metaphorically describe smooth interactions or processes.
Yes, you can describe hair as 光滑 if it is smooth and shiny.
