dou2 jing2倒影
Jyutpingdou2 jing2
Yaledóu yíng
Definition
An inverted reflection of an image on the surface of water.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an image cast on a surface, usually water or glass, where the subject appears inverted or mirrored. While it can be used metaphorically in literature, it is most frequently encountered in descriptions of scenery or photography. It carries a slightly more poetic or descriptive tone than simply saying reflection.
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The lake is very calm, you can see the reflection of the mountains.
Have you noticed the reflection in the water?
Related words
Common phrases
reflection on the water surface
clear reflection
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
