Picture meanings in Chinese

图片

Example:

I took a beautiful picture of the sunset.

我拍了一张美丽的日落图片。

Can you send me the pictures from our trip?

你能把我们旅行的照片发给我吗？

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation when referring to photographs or images.

Note: 这个词在日常交流中非常常见，通常用于非正式场合。

画

Example:

She painted a picture of a forest.

她画了一幅森林的画。

The picture on the wall is very inspiring.

墙上的画非常鼓舞人心。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to art or paintings.

Note: 在艺术和绘画的语境中可以使用，既适合正式场合也适合非正式场合。

场景

Example:

I can picture myself living in that house.

我可以想象自己住在那所房子里。

Can you picture the scene in your mind?

你能在脑海中想象出那个场景吗？

Usage: informalContext: Used in discussions about imagination or visualization.

Note: 这个意思常用于表达想象或构思的情境。

情景

Example:

The movie painted a vivid picture of life in the 1800s.

这部电影生动地描绘了19世纪的生活情景。

Her story created a picture of a happy family.

她的故事描绘了一个幸福家庭的情景。

Usage: formalContext: Used in literary or narrative contexts to describe a scenario or situation.

Note: 常用于文学作品中，形容某种情境或故事情节。

图像

Example:

The computer screen displays a picture of the Earth.

计算机屏幕上显示了一张地球的图像。

This software allows you to edit pictures easily.

这个软件可以让你轻松编辑图像。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in technical or digital contexts related to graphics and images.

Note: 在技术或数字相关的语境中常用，特别是涉及图形和图像处理时。

image

An image refers to a visual representation or picture of something.

Example: She captured a beautiful image of the sunset.

Note: Image is a more formal term compared to picture.

photo

A photo is a shortened form of photograph, which is a picture taken with a camera.

Example: I took a photo of the Eiffel Tower during my trip to Paris.

Note: Photo specifically refers to a picture taken with a camera.

snapshot

A snapshot is a quick, informal photograph taken in a spontaneous moment.

Example: He took a snapshot of the group at the party.

Note: Snapshot implies a quick or candid picture.

portrait

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually focuses on their face.

Example: The artist painted a stunning portrait of the woman.

Note: Portrait specifically refers to a picture of a person, often emphasizing their facial features.

illustration

An illustration is a drawing, painting, or other artwork used to visually explain, decorate, or accompany a text.

Example: The book was filled with beautiful illustrations.

Note: Illustration is often used in the context of books or articles to enhance understanding.

A picture is worth a thousand words

This phrase means that a picture can convey a complex idea more effectively than words alone.

Example: I can describe the beauty of this place, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Note: The phrase emphasizes the idea that images can be more powerful and impactful than text.

Paint a picture

To paint a picture means to describe something in a way that creates a clear mental image.

Example: The author's vivid descriptions really paint a picture of the setting in the reader's mind.

Note: This phrase uses the idea of painting to convey the act of creating a visual representation through words.

In the picture

This phrase means to be involved or included in a situation or plan.

Example: She wasn't in the picture when the decision was made.

Note: It uses 'picture' metaphorically to refer to a situation or context.

Get the picture

To understand or grasp a situation or concept.

Example: I explained it several times, but he still doesn't get the picture.

Note: The phrase uses 'picture' to imply a complete understanding or comprehension of a situation.

A picture of health

This phrase refers to someone who looks very healthy and fit.

Example: Despite his age, he's still a picture of health.

Note: It uses 'picture' to describe someone's physical appearance.

Picture-perfect

Something that is flawless, ideal, or visually perfect.

Example: The newlyweds posed for a picture-perfect moment on the beach.

Note: The phrase combines 'picture' with 'perfect' to describe something that looks as perfect as a carefully composed photo.

Painting a false picture

To create a misleading or inaccurate impression of something.

Example: The media is painting a false picture of the situation to sensationalize it.

Note: This phrase uses 'painting' to suggest the act of creating a false or deceptive representation.

Pic

Shortened form of 'picture'. Commonly used in informal conversations and text messaging.

Example: Hey, can you send me that pic we took yesterday?

Note: Informal, abbreviated form of 'picture'.

Visual

Refers to a visual representation such as a diagram, chart, or image.

Example: I need a visual to understand how the system works.

Note: Focuses on the visual aspect and representation rather than the word 'picture' itself.

Frame

Refers to a specific section or moment captured in a visual medium.

Example: Let's take a closer look at that frame from the video.

Note: Narrower focus on a section or moment within a picture or video.

Snapshot in time

A moment or event frozen in time, like a photograph.

Example: The painting is like a snapshot in time, capturing the essence of the era.

Note: Emphasizes the idea of frozen time within a captured image.

Still

A single frame extracted from a moving image, often used in film production.

Example: The still from the movie is iconic.

Note: Specifically refers to a single frame from a video or movie.

The picture on the wall is beautiful.

墙上的画很美。

She drew a picture of her dog.

她画了一幅她狗的画。

I need to take a picture of this view.

Picture - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: picture

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pictures

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): picture

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pictured

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): picturing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pictures

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): picture

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): picture

Syllables, Separation and Stress

picture Contains 2 syllables: pic • ture

Phonetic transcription: ˈpik-chər

pic ture , ˈpik chər (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

picture: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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