Definition
采光 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) that primarily means 'to let in natural light,' usually in reference to buildings and rooms. You can split the syllables to insert aspect markers or measure words, e.g., 采了光 ('have let in light') or 采过一次光 ('let in light once'). A less common meaning is 'to pick clean (e.g., wool).'
v.o.
to let in natural light (through windows, skylights, etc.)(less common) to pick clean (wool, etc.)
Examples
- 采光，。Zhège kètīng cǎi guāng hěn hǎo, xiàwǔ hěn liàng.This living room has great natural lighting; it's very bright in the afternoon.
- ，。Shèjìshī zài tiānhuābǎn shàng kāi le yí gè tiānchuāng, ràng dìxiàshì yě néng cǎi dào guāng.The designer opened a skylight in the ceiling so the basement can also get natural light.
- 采光。Zhège jiànzhù zuì dà de wèntí shì cǎi guāng bùzú.The biggest problem with this building is insufficient natural lighting.
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