The word "电影院" is formed by combining three distinct concepts into a single, coherent idea: "电" (electricity) suggests the modern, technological medium; "影" (shadow/image) directly represents the projected picture or film; and "院" (courtyard/institution) denotes the building or public venue. Together, they sequentially build the concept from the technological basis of film, to the product itself, and finally to the physical establishment where it is viewed, creating a complete mental picture of a movie theater.