Photography Vocabulary
Expand your Chinese language skills with our collection of terms related to photography.
专注 (zhuānzhù)
focus
The Chinese word '专注' is commonly used in both spoken and written language. It can be used to refer to the act of paying special attention to something, concentrating on a particular task, or being deeply engaged in something.
发光 (fā guāng)
shine
In Chinese, '发光' is used to describe something that emits, reflects, or even glows with light. It can be used to describe everything from stars in the night sky to a person who shines with talent or kindness.
Example sentences with 发光 →基金 (Jījīn)
background
In Chinese, '基金' (Jījīn) is often used to refer to a pool of money that is collected and managed for a specific purpose. It is typically used in a financial or investment context, such as a mutual fund. The Chinese term consists of two characters: '基' (Jī), which usually is understood as basic or foundation, and '金' (Jīn), which translates to gold, a common metonym for money or wealth.
射击 (shè jī)
shoot
The Chinese word '射击' is used exactly like its English counterpart 'shoot'. Like in English, it can be used to refer to firing a gun, shooting a ball in sport like basketball or soccer, or in metaphorical context like shooting a movie. It's a versatile term that could be used in different scenarios.
柜台 (guì tái)
counter
The Chinese word '柜台' is often used in the context of a service or display counter. This may refer to a counter at a store, bank, or any other place where people are served. It can represent both the physical counter itself and the service area as a whole.
Example sentences with 柜台 →框架 (kuàngjià)
frame
The Chinese word '框架' is used to represent 'frame' in English. It is often used when mentioning frames for pictures or reference, structural systems or frameworks. Just like 'frame' in English, '框架' can imply physical and metaphorical meanings depending on the context. It is also frequently utilized in the tech sector when referring to software or systems 'framework'.
Example sentences with 框架 →照片 (zhào piàn)
photo
The Chinese word for 'photo' is '照片' (zhào piàn). It is used in a similar context as in English; it can be used to refer to a single photo, an album of photos, or the concept of photography. For example, '这是我的照片' means 'This is my photo'.