Chinese word

景

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐng

Meaning

  • nounscene

Example

这景真美。zhè jǐng zhēn měi

This scene is really beautiful.

Illustration for 景 (scene)

More examples

镜头切换，展示出城市的全景。jìng tóu qiē huàn zhǎn shì chū chéng shì de quán jǐng

The camera switches, showing a panorama of the city.

Core concept

What the eyes take in as a whole when a place presents its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 景观jǐng guān

    landscape

  • 全景quán jǐng

    panorama

  • 景致jǐng zhì

    scenery

Similar words

风景fēng jǐng: Pleasant scenery or a landscape seen in a natural or built setting.
景色jǐng sè: The visible view formed by features such as mountains, sky, and rivers.
景观jǐng guān: The overall landscape of natural and built features seen from a place.
场景cháng jǐng: A visual scene showing an event, situation, or setting as it unfolds.

Definition in Chinese

指自然或人造环境在视野中呈现出的景致，常用来指风景或景象。zhǐ zì rán huò rén zào huán jìng zài shì yě zhōng chéng xiàn chū de jǐng zhì cháng yòng lái zhǐ fēng jǐng huò jǐng xiàng

Word origin

In 景 (jǐng, "scene"), 日 (rì, "sun") connects the character with light and 京 (jīng, "capital") gives its pronunciation, with the older idea of brightness developing into the appearance of a place.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, scene often suggests a film or story, while 景 (jǐng, "scene") can name a real view with no action or plot.

Related words

  • 景致jǐng zhìscenerynoun
  • 全景quán jǐngpanoramanoun

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