图片

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Character Breakdown

Overview

The word 图片 (túpiàn) refers to a picture or image, commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about photos, illustrations, or any visual representation.

Usage

图片 is a noun and often appears with measure words like (zhāng) when counting pictures or photos. It can refer to digital images, printed photos, or illustrations in books.

Common Collocations

  • 图片 (send pictures): used when sharing images via messaging or email.
  • 图片 (take pictures): refers to capturing photos, usually with a camera or phone.
  • 漂亮图片 (beautiful pictures): describing the quality or appearance of images.

Notes

图片 is more general than 照片 (zhàopiàn), which specifically means a photograph. 图片 can include drawings, diagrams, or any visual image, making it versatile in both casual and formal contexts.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 图片 with (tú) alone, which can mean diagram or map and is often used in compound words. 图片 specifically emphasizes the image or picture aspect.

Example Sentences

Please send me this picture.

There are many beautiful pictures in this book.

Can you take pictures with your phone?