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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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