Definitions

yǐng (noun) shadow; reflection
yǐng (noun) image; picture; photograph
yǐng (noun) movie; film

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. The component depicts shadow lines.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 影 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 彡, meaning bristles or patterns, is often associated with visual effects, while the phonetic component 景 itself means bright light or scenery. The primary meaning is a shadow or reflection, the dark shape formed when an object blocks light. This extends to traces, vague impressions, and visual recordings like photographs and films.

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我喜欢看电

Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.

I like watching movies.

子在阳光下很长。

Yǐngzi zài yángguāng xià hěn cháng.

The shadow is very long in the sunlight.

这部电响深远。

Zhè bù diànyǐng yǐngxiǎng shēnyuǎn.

This movie has a profound influence.

他学习摄技术。

Tā xuéxí shèyǐng jìshù.

He studies photography techniques.

像显示得很清楚。

Yǐngxiàng xiǎnshì de hěn qīngchǔ.

The image is displayed very clearly.

她的背让我难忘。

Tā de bèiyǐng ràng wǒ nánwàng.

Her back view is unforgettable to me.

评分析了电主题。

Yǐngpíng fēnxī le diànyǐng zhǔtí.

The film review analyzed the movie's theme.

我们在院看了场电

Wǒmen zài yǐngyuàn kàn le chǎng diànyǐng.

We watched a movie at the cinema.