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March 24, 2026
合影héyǐng(he2ying3)
合影 (hé yǐng) refers to a joint or group photo, typically taken to commemorate an event or gathering. It is commonly used in contexts such as family reunions, school graduations, or company events where multiple people come together for a picture.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, taking a 合影 is a significant tradition during celebrations, family gatherings, and major life milestones, often symbolizing unity and collective memories. It reflects the value placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of friends coming together to '合' (hé, meaning 'to combine') for a '影' (yǐng, meaning 'image'). Visualize them all squeezing into the frame of a camera, smiling widely as they capture the moment. The sound of 'hé yǐng' can remind you of friends 'healing' together through memories captured in photos.
Meanings of 合影
héyǐng(he2ying3)
1joint photo
2group photo
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About 合影
合影Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2
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合照 (hézhào) - use 合影 for a more formal or commemorative context, while 合照 is more casual.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of friends coming together to '合' (hé, meaning 'to combine') for a '影' (yǐng, meaning 'image'). Visualize them all squeezing into the frame of a camera, smiling widely as they capture the moment. The sound of 'hé yǐng' can remind you of friends 'healing' together through memories captured in photos.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 合影, as both syllables have the second and third tones respectively. It's also common to see it in phrases like '拍合影' (pāi hé yǐng), meaning 'to take a group photo'. Ensure you use the correct context; it is more informal than '正式合影' (zhèngshì hé yǐng), which refers to a formal group photo.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 合影 connects well with other words related to photography and gatherings, such as 照片 (zhàopiàn, photo) and 聚会 (jùhuì, gathering). Students should practice using it in sentences about events they have attended or participated in.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, taking a 合影 is a significant tradition during celebrations, family gatherings, and major life milestones, often symbolizing unity and collective memories. It reflects the value placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 合影 with individual photos, mistakenly saying '我拍合影' (I take a group photo) when they mean to say '我拍照片' (I take a picture). Remember, 合影 is specifically for groups.
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Grammar Patterns of 合影
合影 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你可以和戴维·贝克汉姆的纸板模型____。
You can have your picture taken with a cutout of David Beckham.
Example Sentences for 合影 (4)
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1
你可以和戴维·贝克汉姆的纸板模型合影。
nǐ kě yǐ hé dài wéi· · bèi kè hàn mǔ de zhǐ bǎn mó xíng hé。
You can have your picture taken with a cutout of David Beckham.
2
《卫报》的头版刊登了两国外交部长的一张合影。
《 《 wèi》 bào 》 de tóu bǎn kān dēng le liǎng guó wài jiāo bù cháng de yī zhāng。
The Guardian's front page carries a photograph of the two foreign ministers.
Before going into their meeting the six foreign ministers posed for photographs.
4
他们先单独照相，然后合影。
tā mén xiān dān dú zhào xiāng， ， rán hòu hé。
They were photographed separately and then as a group.
Cultural Notes for 合影
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In Chinese culture, taking a 合影 is a significant tradition during celebrations, family gatherings, and major life milestones, often symbolizing unity and collective memories. It reflects the value placed on community and relationships in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 合影
合影 specifically refers to a group photo, while 照片 is a general term for any photo.
Yes, but it's more common to use '正式合影' for formal group photos.
No, 合影 can refer to any number of people in a group photo.
