电影
diànyǐng
movie; film
Type: NounsHSK 1
电 (electricity) + 影 (shadow, image). The first films were 'electric shadows' projected onto a screen.
Zhang Yimou is one of the best-known directors ('Hero', 'House of Flying Daggers'). Going to the cinema is very popular with young couples, especially for big premieres.
影
彡shānsheen
京jīngcapital
我喜欢看电影。
Wǒ xǐhuan kàn diànyǐng.
I like watching movies.
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