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Referring to shadow with 阴影 (yīnyǐng)
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Explanation
The noun 阴影 (yīnyǐng) means "shadow" or "shade," and can also refer to a psychological shadow or lingering negative effect. In physical contexts, it describes the dark area cast by an object blocking light. Figuratively, it is used to describe trauma, gloom, or an ominous presence.
Examples
那段经历在他心里留下了很深的阴影。
nà duàn jīnglì zài tā xīn lǐ liú xià le hěn shēn de yīnyǐng.
That experience left a deep shadow in his heart.
大树的阴影下坐着几个乘凉的老人。
dà shù de yīnyǐng xià zuò zhe jǐ gè chéngliáng de lǎorén.
Under the shadow of the big tree sat several old people enjoying the cool air.
童年的阴影让她很难相信别人。
tóngnián de yīnyǐng ràng tā hěn nán xiāngxìn biérén.
The shadows of her childhood made it hard for her to trust others.