电影 (diànyǐng)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
Meaning
English: Movie
A story shown in moving pictures.
Examples
🗣 周末我们去看电影吧。
💬 Let’s go see a movie this weekend.
Etymology
The term ‘电影’ (diànyǐng) combines ‘电’ (diàn), meaning ‘electric,’ and ‘影’ (yǐng), meaning ‘shadow’ or ‘image.’ The term reflects the medium of film involving projected images.
How & Where It’s Used
‘电影’ is frequently used in informal contexts, particularly in conversations about cinema and entertainment, and is prevalent in both spoken and written forms.
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