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    Expressing 'screen' or 'picture' with 画面 (huàmiàn)

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    Explanation

    The noun 画面 (huàmiàn) means 'screen,' 'scene,' or 'picture,' referring to a visual image or display. It is composed of 画 (picture/painting) and 面 (surface/face). It is commonly used when talking about video displays, movie scenes, or vivid visual imagery.

    Examples

    • 这部电影的画面特别美。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng de huàmiàn tèbié měi.

      The visuals of this movie are especially beautiful.

    • 手机画面突然黑了，吓了我一跳。

      Shǒujī huàmiàn tūrán hēi le, xià le wǒ yí tiào.

      The phone screen suddenly went black, which gave me a fright.

    • 小时候在海边玩的画面我一直记得。

      Xiǎoshíhòu zài hǎibiān wán de huàmiàn wǒ yìzhí jìde.

      I still remember the scenes of playing by the sea as a child.

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