摄
影

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The word "摄影" is formed by combining the character "摄", meaning "to take" or "to capture", with "影", meaning "shadow" or "image"; together, they literally convey "capturing images", which denotes the act of photography.

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我喜欢摄影。

Wǒ xǐhuān shèyǐng.

I like photography.

他学习摄影技术。

Tā xuéxí shèyǐng jìshù.

He learns photography techniques.

摄影是我的业余爱好。

Shèyǐng shì wǒ de yèyú àihào.

Photography is my hobby.

我们在公园里摄影留念。

Wǒmen zài gōngyuán lǐ shèyǐng liúniàn.

We take photos in the park as a memento.

掌握摄影艺术需要长期实践。

Zhǎngwò shèyǐng yìshù xūyào chángqī shíjiàn.

Mastering the art of photography requires long-term practice.

Word Definition - 摄影

shè yǐng to take a photograph; photography; to shoot (a movie)

Individual Character Details

摄 shè
影 yǐng