Definition
拍摄 (pāishè) is the standard verb for taking a photo or shooting a film/video, covering both still and moving images. It is more formal than 拍 (pāi, casual) and broader than 拍照/照相 (still photos only) or 摄像 (video only); 摄影 (shèyǐng) is more professional/formal.
verb
to take (a photo)to shoot (a film or video)
Examples
- 拍摄。Wǒmen dǎsuàn zài gōngyuán lǐ pāi shè yì zǔ zhàopiàn.We plan to take a set of photos in the park.
- 拍摄。Dǎoyǎn zhèngzài gōngzuòshì lǐ pāi shè xīn diànyǐng.The director is shooting a new movie in the studio.
- 拍摄。Tā yòng shǒujī pāi shè le yí duàn yǒuqù de shìpín.He recorded an interesting video with his phone.
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