影
子

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The word "影子" is formed by combining the character "影", meaning shadow, which itself is composed of "景" representing scenery and "彡" denoting light rays, with the suffix "子" added to create a disyllabic noun that concretely refers to a shadow.

Example Sentences Hide

阳光下，我的影子很长。

Yángguāng xià, wǒ de yǐngzi hěn cháng.

In the sunlight, my shadow is very long.

猫的影子在墙上移动。

Māo de yǐngzi zài qiáng shàng yídòng.

The cat's shadow is moving on the wall.

他害怕自己的影子。

Tā hàipà zìjǐ de yǐngzi.

He is afraid of his own shadow.

过去的影子一直困扰着他。

Guòqù de yǐngzi yīzhí kùnrǎo zhe tā.

The shadow of the past has been haunting him.

在父亲的影子里，他努力寻找自己的身份。

Zài fùqīn de yǐngzi lǐ, tā nǔlì xúnzhǎo zìjǐ de shēnfèn.

In his father's shadow, he strives to find his own identity.

Word Definition - 影子

yǐng zi shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

影 yǐng
子 zǐ, zi