缩影

• Pinyin: suō yǐng
• Desglose de hanzi: 缩 = 糹+ 宿; 影 = 日 (sun) + 京 (capital) + 彡 (light rays)

Significado

Microcosmos; reflejo en miniatura; epítome.

Used to describe something small that represents or reflects something larger — a microcosm. Often used in commentary to suggest that a specific case exemplifies a broader phenomenon or trend.

Ejemplos

1. 这个小镇的变化是整个中国城镇化进程的缩影。
2. 他的人生经历可以说是那一代知识分子命运的缩影。
3. 这家企业的困境是整个传统制造业转型阵痛的缩影。

Guía de uso

Contexto: commentary, analysis, writing

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 这只是大问题的一个缩影。(This is just a microcosm of a larger problem.)
• 她的故事是时代的缩影。(Her story is an epitome of the era.)

Incorrecto

• 把照片或模型直接叫'缩影' (缩影 is metaphorical — for actual small replicas, use 微缩模型 or 缩小版)

Origen e historia

缩 means to shrink or reduce, 影 means shadow or reflection. Together: a reduced image or miniature representation.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal