Movies and visual media
In words about film and television, 影 refers to moving images or recorded visuals.
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In words about film and television, 影 refers to moving images or recorded visuals.
The sun (日) casts decorative strokes (彡) on the capital (京) — to form a shadow or reflection.
film; movie
cinema; movie theater
In words about light and vision, 影 points to a shadow, reflection, or silhouette.
In words about taking pictures or recording, 影 refers to capturing an image.
take a photograph; shoot a film
In abstract words, 影 suggests an indirect effect, trace, or unreal appearance.
Weather will affect our travel plans.
Let's go see a movie this weekend.
The tree's shadow is very long in the moonlight.
The traffic congestion in this bustling city is a microcosm of urban maladies.
A dark shadow quickly flashed by in the darkness.
inseparable / always together
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