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人影
rényǐng
Description
人影是指人的身影或人的样子，常用来说远处能看到有人。
人影 refers to a person's silhouette or appearance, often used to say that someone can be seen in the distance.
晚上街上没有人影，看起来很安静。
There is no 人影 on the street at night, making it look very quiet.
Meanings
人影rényǐng
a person's figure or shadowy shape
我看到远处有一个人影。
I saw a figure in the distance.
人影rényǐng
trace or sign of someone (usually in negative)
房间里一个人影都没有。
There wasn't a single figure in the room.
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Notes
- Etymology
人 (person) + 影 (shadow/figure), literally 'human shadow'.
- Nuance
often used in negative sentences to mean 'not a soul in sight'.
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