san1 jing2身影
Jyutpingsan1 jing2
Yalesān yíng
Definition
Silhouette, figure, or shadow of a person or object; a trace or presence.
- the shadow, silhouette, or figure of a person or object
- figurativea trace, presence, or sign of someone's existence
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual impression of a person's outline or presence, often carrying a slightly poetic or nostalgic tone. It is frequently used to describe someone who has left or is moving away, emphasizing the lingering memory of their shape rather than their physical appearance in detail.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you still remember his figure?
Related words
Common phrases
a disappearing figure
a familiar figure
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a literal shadow cast on the ground by light, which is more accurately called 影子. 身影 specifically refers to the human form or silhouette.
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Grammar guides
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