Chinese word

补光

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǔ guāng

Meaning

verbadd light

Example

这张照片太暗了，我们用手机补光吧。zhè zhāng zhào piān tài àn le wǒ men yòng shǒu jī bǔ guāng ba

This photo is too dark, so let's use a phone to add some light.

More examples

化妆师在拍照前会给模特补光。huà zhuāng shī zài pāi zhào qián huì gěi mó tè bǔ guāng

The makeup artist adds light to the model before taking photos.

Core concept

Extra light fills a dark area so a photographed or filmed subject becomes easier to see.

Common phrases

给照片补光gěi zhào piān bǔ guāng
add light to photos
用手机补光yòng shǒu jī bǔ guāng
add light with a phone
给脸补光gěi liǎn bǔ guāng
add light to the face

Similar words

照亮zhào liàng: Makes a dark place or object bright by shining light on it.
点亮diǎn liàng: Turns on a lamp or light so it begins to shine.
开灯kāi dēng: Turns on a room light or other light fixture to brighten the space.

Definition in Chinese

用光源补充不足的光线，使拍摄对象在照片或视频中更明亮、更清晰。yòng guāng yuán bǔ chōng bù zú de guāng xiàn shǐ pāi shè duì xiàng zài zhào piān huò shì pín zhōng gèng míng liàng gèng qīng xī

Word origin

补 (bǔ, "make up") + 光 (guāng, "light") combines the idea of replacing what is lacking with light, forming a verb for lighting a subject more fully.

Usage tips

The word belongs naturally in practical camera talk, including quick fixes with a phone light, rather than only in discussions of professional studio equipment.

Opposites

遮光zhē guāngblock lightverb

Related words

补光灯bǔ guāng dēngfill lightnoun