HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
影 — shadow
- Reading
- yǐng
- Meaning
- shadow; image; film
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
影 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yǐng and it means shadow; image; film. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
影 appears in everyday chinese words such as 电影 (movie, film), 影响 (influence, affect) and 合影 (group photo).
Chinese words containing 影
Frequently asked questions
What does 影 mean in Chinese?
影 means shadow; image; film in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 影 read?
影 is read yǐng. Reading it inside real words — 电影 and 影响 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 影 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 影 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 影 in a word?
A common word containing 影 is 电影 (diànyǐng) — "movie, film". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 影 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 影 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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