摄影

• 拼音: shè yǐng
• 汉字拆解: 摄 = 扌(hand) + 聂 (phonetic); 影 = 日 (sun) + 京 (capital) + 彡 (hair/rays)

含义

Photography; to take photographs.

Traditionally refers to still photography as an art form or profession. Can function as verb (to photograph) or noun (photography). In modern usage, sometimes overlaps with 摄像 for video, but primarily means still photography. An artistic and technical discipline.

例句

1. 他从小就喜欢摄影，现在成了专业摄影师。
2. 这张照片的摄影技术很高，构图和光线都很完美。
3. 我想学摄影，你能推荐一些入门课程吗？

用法指南

语境: art, hobby, professional

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你的摄影作品很棒！(Your photography work is great!)
• 摄影是一门艺术。(Photography is an art.)

错误说法

• 我摄影了视频 — for video, use 摄像 or 拍摄; 摄影 primarily means still photography

起源与历史

Compound of 摄 (take/capture) + 影 (shadow/image), meaning to capture shadows/images — referring to the photographic process.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal