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身影
shēnyǐng
Description
“身影”是指一个人的样子或影子，特别是从远处看到的时候。
"身影" refers to a person's figure or shadow, especially when seen from a distance.
我们常说“看到熟悉的身影”，意思是看见一个认识的人。
We often say "看到熟悉的身影" to mean seeing a familiar person.
Meanings
身影shēnyǐng
figure; silhouette of a person
我在人群里看到了他的身影。
I saw his figure in the crowd.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body) + 影 (shadow), literally the shadow or shape of one's body.
- Nuance
often used for a person seen from afar or in memory, more literary than 样子.
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