合影

hé yǐng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to take a joint photo
2. group photo

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Word relationships

Related words

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自拍

zì pāi

to take a picture or video of oneself

to take a selfie; contrasting with a posed group photo

拍照

pāi zhào

to take a picture

general verb for taking a photo; 合影 is a specific way of 拍照

Synonyms

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合照

hé zhào

group photo

can be used interchangeably when referring to taking a joint photo

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 一起 or 跟…一起: 我们合影吧 / 我跟朋友合影。

Common mistakes

合影 is rarely used with a direct object; avoid 合影他. Instead say 跟他合影.

Example Sentences

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大家一起合影留念。

Everyone takes a group photo as a keepsake.

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Child Words of 合影

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