印
象

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The word 印象 is formed by combining two conceptual elements: 印, which carries the core idea of "to stamp" or "to imprint" (like a seal leaving a mark), and 象, which means "image" or "appearance". Together, they create a metaphorical compound where an external experience or perception is understood as being "stamped" onto the mind, thus forming a mental "image" or enduring perception, hence, an "impression".

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我对你印象很好。

Wǒ duì nǐ yìnxiàng hěn hǎo.

I have a very good impression of you.

这次旅行给我留下美好印象。

Zhè cì lǚxíng gěi wǒ liúxià měihǎo yìnxiàng.

This trip left me with a beautiful impression.

那个电影给我的印象特别深刻。

Nàge diànyǐng gěi wǒ de yìnxiàng tèbié shēnkè.

That movie left a particularly deep impression on me.

尽管是第一次见面，但他给我的印象非常友善。

Jǐnguǎn shì dì yī cì jiànmiàn, dàn tā gěi wǒ de yìnxiàng fēicháng yǒushàn.

Even though it was the first time meeting, he gave me a very friendly impression.

通过短暂的交流，我对他的专业能力形成了初步印象。

Tōngguò duǎnzàn de jiāoliú, wǒ duì tā de zhuānyè nénglì xíngchéng le chūbù yìnxiàng.

Through brief communication, I formed a preliminary impression of his professional ability.

Word Definition - 印象

yìn xiàng impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory

Individual Character Details

印 yìn, yìn
象 xiàng