English–Chinese

“movies and tv” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐng shì

Example

我在网上看了很多影视。wǒ zài wǎng shàng kàn le hěn duō yǐng shì

I watched a lot of movies and TV online.

Illustration for 影视 (movies and tv)

How to say “movies and tv” in Chinese

“Movies and tv” in Chinese is 影视 (yǐng shì).

Recorded visual works designed for viewing on a screen, from long-form productions to online series.

Full entry for 影视: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 影视

很多年轻人喜欢在手机上看影视。hěn duō nián qīng rén xǐ huān zài shǒu jī shàng kàn yǐng shì

Many young people like watching movies and TV on their phones.

Tips for using 影视

  • Because it is a category noun, it often describes a field or group of works rather than one program, especially in media-related compounds.

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