Today’s word of the day is 影 (yǐng) which is a noun that means shadow. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 影 (yǐng).
电影 (diàn yǐng) Movie
The first word is 电影 (diàn yǐng) which is a noun that means movie. Let’s look at each character of this word, 电 means electric. A way of using 电影 in a sentence is 我们去看电影吧。(Wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng ba.) Let’s go and watch a movie.
影响 (yǐng xiǎng) Influence
Another word we can create with 影 (yǐng) is 影响 (yǐng xiǎng). This means to influence. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 影 means shadow and 响means to ring. A way of using it in a sentence is 他利用自己的影响迫使他们改变主意。(Tā lìyòng zìjǐ de yǐngxiǎng pòshǐ tāmen gǎibiàn zhǔyì.) He used his influence to force them to change their minds.
摄影 (shè yǐng) Photography
Finally, we can create the word 摄影 (shè yǐng) which means photography. The 摄here means to shoot. A way of using it in a sentence is 我对摄影感兴趣。(Wǒ duì shèyǐng gǎn xìngqù.) I am interested in photography.