Meaning of 景象
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- scene
- sight (to behold)
How to use 景象
景象 describes a scene or overall picture, often of a place or a situation, and is common in writing and news. It often pairs with words like 繁荣 (fánróng, prosperous) or 热闹 (rènao, lively). Example: 节日里到处都是热闹的景象。(Jiérì lǐ dàochù dōu shì rènao de jǐngxiàng.) During the festival there were lively scenes everywhere.
景 (jǐng) means a view or scenery, and 象 (xiàng) means an appearance or image. Put them together and you get the whole picture in front of your eyes: a scene.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 景象 with 景色 (jǐngsè). 景色 is natural scenery you admire, while 景象 is the overall scene or situation, including people and activity, such as 一片繁忙的景象 (a busy scene). Also do not confuse it with 现象 (xiànxiàng), which means a phenomenon, not something you look at.
景象 in example sentences
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景 jǐng · scenery · 12 strokes
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象 xiàng · elephant · 11 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 景象.
| 印象 | yìnxiàng | impression (sth that stays in one's mind); a memory |
| 对象 | duìxiàng | target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend |
| 形象 | xíngxiàng | image; form |
| 现象 | xiànxiàng | phenomenon; appearance |
| 景色 | jǐngsè | scenery; landscape; view |
| 想象 | xiǎngxiàng | to imagine; to envision; imagination |
| 背景 | bèijǐng | background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer |
| 风景 | fēngjǐng | scenery; landscape |
| 情景 | qíngjǐng | scene; spectacle; circumstances; situation |
| 大象 | dàxiàng | elephant |
| 象征 | xiàngzhēng | symbol; emblem; to symbolize; to signify; to represent |
| 前景 | qiánjǐng | foreground; vista |
Questions about 景象
What does 景象 mean?
景象 (jǐngxiàng) means "scene; sight (to behold)" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 景象?
景象 is made of 2 characters: 景 (12 strokes), 象 (11 strokes). That is 23 strokes in total.
Is 景象 an HSK word?
Yes. 景象 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What measure word goes with 景象?
The most common is 一片 (yí piàn), as in 一片繁荣的景象, a scene of prosperity. You will also see 一幅 (yì fú), which treats the scene like a picture.
Can 景象 describe something negative?
Yes. It is neutral and can describe bad scenes too, such as 一片荒凉的景象 (yí piàn huāngliáng de jǐngxiàng), a desolate scene. The adjective in front sets the mood.