写照

xiě zhào

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

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to describe

More vivid description or depiction

to mirror

To reflect or mirror reality

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to describe

When meaning 'to portray or depict'

Usually appears with 是 as 是……的写照, e.g., 是时代的写照 (is a portrayal of the era).

Don't confuse with 照片 (photograph); 写照 is metaphorical, not a literal photo.

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这部电影是当代社会的真实写照。

This film is a true portrayal of contemporary society.

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to write

according to