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影子
yǐngzi
Description
影子是光被东西挡住的时候，在地上出现的黑色形状。
A 影子 is a dark shape that appears on the ground when light is blocked by something.
太阳很大的时候，你可以看到自己的影子跟着你走。
When the sun is strong, you can see your 影子 following you.
Meanings
影子yǐngzi
shadow cast by a person or object
我的影子比我还高。
My shadow is taller than me.
影子yǐngzi
reflection in water or a mirror
水里有月亮的影子。
There is the moon's reflection in the water.
影子yǐngzi
faint trace or sign of something
这件事一点影子都没有。
There is no sign of this matter at all.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
影 (shadow/image) + 子 (noun suffix).
- Nuance
影子 is everyday; 阴影 often means a shaded area or emotional shadow.
In videos
“卧室的房间里有那些影子”
“再有一点影子”
Images