Definition
留影 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to take a photo as a memento, often at scenic spots or events. The object 影 can split from 留 to insert measure words (留个影, 留一张影) or other elements. The person being photographed is introduced with 给 or 为: 给他留影.
v.o.
to take a photo as a memento (often at a scenic spot or special event)
Examples
- 留影。Wǒmen zài gōngyuán rùkǒu liú yǐng jìniàn.We took a photo at the park entrance as a souvenir.
- 。Tā zài Gùgōng liú le yì zhāng yǐng.He took a photo at the Forbidden City.
- 留影。Qǐng wèi wǒ zài hǎibiān liú yǐng.Please take a memento photo of me by the sea.
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