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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to 'photo' with 照片 (zhàopiàn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 的 + 照片

    Explanation

    The noun 照片 (zhàopiàn) means 'photo' or 'photograph.' It is the standard word for any printed or digital photograph in Chinese. For example, 的照片很快在网上走红 means 'the photo quickly went viral online.'

    Examples

    • 这张照片拍得真好看！

      Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn pāi de zhēn hǎokàn!

      This photo looks really great!

    • 她把旅行的照片都发到了朋友圈。

      Tā bǎ lǚxíng de zhàopiàn dōu fā dào le péngyouquān.

      She posted all her travel photos to her social media.

    • 你能帮我拍一张照片吗？

      Nǐ néng bāng wǒ pāi yì zhāng zhàopiàn ma?

      Can you take a photo for me?

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