照
片

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The word "照片" is formed by combining the character "照", meaning to shine or illuminate, often associated with photography, and "片", meaning a flat piece or slice. Together, they literally denote a flat piece created through light exposure, resulting in the meaning "photograph".

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这张照片很漂亮。

Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn hěn piàoliang.

This photo is very beautiful.

我喜欢看老照片。

Wǒ xǐhuān kàn lǎo zhàopiàn.

I like looking at old photos.

我在公园拍了很多照片。

Wǒ zài gōngyuán pāi le hěn duō zhàopiàn.

I took many photos in the park.

虽然这张照片有点模糊，但是回忆很清晰。

Suīrán zhè zhāng zhàopiàn yǒudiǎn móhu, dànshì huíyì hěn qīngxī.

Although this photo is a bit blurry, the memories are clear.

每当我看到这些照片，就会想起我们一起度过的快乐时光。

Měi dāng wǒ kàndào zhèxiē zhàopiàn, jiù huì xiǎngqǐ wǒmen yīqǐ dùguò de kuàilè shíguāng.

Whenever I see these photos, I remember the happy times we spent together.

Word Definition - 照片

zhào piàn photograph; picture; CL:張|张[zhāng],套[tào],幅[fú]

Individual Character Details

照 zhào, zhào
片 piān, piàn