影yǐng
shadow; image, reflection; photograph. 15 strokes, radical 彡, first met in HSK 1.
How to write 影
Strokes 1–12 write 景, then strokes 13–15 write 彡.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 影 · the stroke-order rules
What 影 is made of
景 (jǐng, scenery) and 彡 (shān, hair).
彡 carries the meaning — sunlight — and 景 carries the sound.
Words that use 影
| 影片 | film, movie 拍摄出来供人观看的电影作品 他们放映了一部励志影片。They screened an inspiring film. Lesson 92, 音乐会 · 见微知著与守正出新 · Insight from the Minute & Innovation with Integrity |
| 影响 | influence, effect 对人或事物起到的作用 老师的话对他产生了很大影响。The teacher's words had a great influence on him. Lesson 93, 游客 · 厚积薄发与大象无形 · Patient Mastery & Formless Greatness |
| 影视 | film and television 电影和电视节目的统称 这所大学新开设了影视专业。The university just opened a new film and television programme. Lesson 176, 影视艺术与舞台演出 · 新闻传媒与公共资讯 · Journalism, Media Reporting & Public Notices |
| 影子 | a shadow 光被挡住后留在地上的暗影 朝阳把他的影子拉得很长。The morning sun stretched his shadow out long across the road. Lesson 369, 昂扬劲爽与澄怀释影 · 遗泽流芳与志勇兼修 · Cultural Legacy, Civic Duty & Courage |
| 摄影 | photography 指用器材拍摄静态影像的技艺 他精细调试摄影相关器材。He carefully calibrated the photography equipment. Lesson 479, 光影神准 · 笃行守正与工巧化境 · Principled Action & Masterful Arts |
| 阴影 | shadow 指光线被挡住形成的暗处 光线在墙上留下一片阴影。The light left a shadow on the wall. Lesson 675, 影片英雄 · 仁者爱人与德化天下 · Universal Compassion & Moral Cultivation |
| 影迷 | film fan 指喜爱看电影的人 电影节迎来大批影迷，几位影星到场签名。The festival drew crowds of film fans. Lesson 676, 电影节上 · 仁者爱人与德化天下 · Universal Compassion & Moral Cultivation |
| 影星 | film star 指有名气的电影演员 电影节迎来大批影迷，几位影星到场签名。Several film stars came to sign autographs. Lesson 676, 电影节上 · 仁者爱人与德化天下 · Universal Compassion & Moral Cultivation |
| 电影 | film, movie 在黑屋子里大白布上看的故事画片 我在看一部经典的中国彩色老电影，顺便听歌放松一下。I'm watching a classic old Chinese color movie, and listening to some music to relax at the same time. Siyuan Teahouse, lesson 22, 看电视与听音乐 |
| 摄影师 | photographer 指以拍摄影像为职业的人 专业摄影师架起摄像机。The professional photographer set up the video camera. Lesson 479, 光影神准 · 笃行守正与工巧化境 · Principled Action & Masterful Arts |
and 2 more in the catalogue.