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The word 影响 is formed by combining the character 影, meaning "shadow" or "reflection", with 响, meaning "sound" or "echo". Individually, 影 depicts light casting a shadow, while 响 represents auditory resonance. Together, they create a compound word where the literal notions of a shadow following an object and a sound reverberating metaphorically convey the concept of "influence" or "effect", as something that extends from a source and produces a consequential impact.

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他的演讲影响了我。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng yǐngxiǎng le wǒ.

His speech influenced me.

这部电影深深地影响了观众。

Zhè bù diànyǐng shēnshēn de yǐngxiǎng le guānzhòng.

This movie deeply affected the audience.

天气变化会影响农作物的生长。

Tiānqì biànhuà huì yǐngxiǎng nóngzuòwù de shēngzhǎng.

Weather changes will affect the growth of crops.

如果缺乏睡眠，你的健康会受到严重影响。

Rúguǒ quēfá shuìmián, nǐ de jiànkāng huì shòudào yánzhòng yǐngxiǎng.

If you lack sleep, your health will be seriously affected.

全球化对各国文化产生了深远的影响。

Quánqiúhuà duì gè guó wénhuà chǎnshēng le shēnyuǎn de yǐngxiǎng.

Globalization has had a profound impact on the cultures of various countries.

Word Definition - 影响

yǐng xiǎng influence; effect; to influence; to affect (usually adversely); to disturb; CL:股[gǔ]

Individual Character Details

影 yǐng
响 xiǎng