Definition
轮廓 (lún kuò) means the outline or silhouette of any object — mountains, buildings, faces. It is broader than 身影 (shēn yǐng), which specifically refers to the silhouette or figure of a person (often from a distance or in shadow). Use 轮廓 for drawing outlines or visual shapes, and 身影 for a person's shadowy form.
noun
outlinesilhouette
Examples
- 轮廓。Yuǎnchù de shān lún kuò zài chén wù zhōng ruò yǐn ruò xiàn.The outline of the distant mountains appears and disappears in the morning mist.
- 轮廓。Zhè zhāng sùmiáo de lún kuò huà de hěn zhǔnquè.The outline of this sketch is drawn very accurately.
- ，轮廓。Yèmù xià, chéngshì de lún kuò xiǎnde géwài mírén.Under the night sky, the silhouette of the city looks especially charming.
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