Writing
照片 (zhàopiàn) — how to say "photo" in Chinese
照片
Photo
noun
Character composition
照
to photograph
片
piece, sheet
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
片
Slice
#91 · piàn · 4 strokes
Collocations
看照片
kàn zhàopiàn
look at photos
一张照片
yì zhāng zhàopiàn
a photo
Examples
我手机里有很多旅行的照片。
I have many travel photos in my phone.
这张照片拍得很好。
This photo was taken very well.
Mnemonic
[zhàopiàn-] Jumpy the Penguin decides to take a photo of himself after learning how to 照 photograph. He stands on a sheet 片 of ice, strikes a pose, and captures a dazzling photo 照片, perfectly showcasing the icy backdrop and his shiny feathers! 📸❄️
Frequently asked questions
How to say photo in Mandarin?
"photo" in Chinese is 照片 (zhàopiàn).
照片 meaning in English
照片 (zhàopiàn) means "Photo".
How is 照片 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhàopiàn (written as zhaopian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "photo" in Chinese characters?
It is written 照片: 照 has 13 strokes, 片 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 照片?
照片 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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