The word "魅影" is formed by combining the character "魅", meaning "demon" or "supernatural allure", which itself consists of the radical "鬼" (ghost) and the phonetic component "未", with the character "影", meaning "shadow" or "image", composed of "景" (scenery) and "彡" (denoting shimmering light). Together, they semantically merge to convey the concept of a phantom or specter, where "魅" provides the supernatural essence and "影" contributes the insubstantial, shadow-like quality.