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映照

yìngzhào

Description

“映照”是说光照在一个东西上,让它看起来很亮或映出影子。

"映照" means light shining on something, making it look bright or casting a shadow.

我们常用它来说太阳或月亮的光照在水面、山上或人的脸上。

We often use it to describe sunlight or moonlight shining on water, mountains, or a person's face.

Meanings

映照yìngzhào

to shine on and light up; to reflect

夕阳映照着湖面,很美。

The sunset reflects on the lake surface, very beautiful.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    映 (reflect/shine) + 照 (illuminate), two similar characters combined.

  • Nuance

    more literary than 照; often used for sunlight or moonlight on scenery.

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