Meaning of yǐng zi:
影子
shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4]
Tàiyáng zhào zài qiáng shàng xíngchéngle yīgè chángcháng de yǐngzi.
太阳照在墙上形成了一个长长的影子。
The sun cast a long shadow on the wall.
Hú shuǐ zhōng yìng chūle wǒ de yǐng zi.
湖水中映出了我的影子。
The reflection of my shadow appeared in the lake.
Zài zhège gùshì lǐ, wǒ kàn dàole yīdiǎn wèilái de yǐngzi.
在这个故事里，我看到了一点未来的影子。
In this story, I saw a hint of the future.
Yuèguāng xià de shùmù tóushè chū chángcháng de yǐngzi.
月光下的树木投射出长长的影子。
The trees cast long shadows under the moonlight.
Tā de xíngwéi shòudào fùqīn de shēnkè yǐngzi.
他的行为受到父亲的深刻影子。
His actions are deeply influenced by his father's influence.
Zài yángguāng xià, nǐ kěyǐ qīngxī dì kàn dào nǐ de yǐngzi.
在阳光下，你可以清晰地看到你的影子。
In the sunlight, you can clearly see your shadow.
