Definition
映照 is a literary verb meaning 'to shine upon' or 'to reflect'. It is often used in poetic or descriptive language, describing how light or imagery casts itself onto a surface. Unlike the more common 照 (to shine), 映照 carries a visual and aesthetic nuance, often implying a harmonious interplay of light and shadow or the reflection of a scene.
v.
to shine uponto illuminateto reflect (as in a mirror or water)(figurative) to combine to create a beautiful sceneto be set off beautifully
Examples
- 映照，。Yuèguāng yìng zhào zài húmiàn shàng, fēicháng měilì.Moonlight shines upon the lake surface, very beautiful.
- 映照。Xīyáng de yúhuī yìng zhào zhe gǔlǎo de chéngqiáng.The afterglow of the setting sun shines upon the ancient city wall.
- 映照，。Dēnghuǒ yǔ xīngguāng xiānghù yìng zhào, gòuchéng le yì fú měilì de yèjǐng.Lights and starlight shine upon each other, forming a beautiful night scene.
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