(shè) — (bound form) to take a photograph; to shoot (a film); (bound form) to absorb; to assimilate

Definition

摄 is a bound form meaning 'to take in / absorb' or 'to shoot (film/photos)' — almost always paired with 摄取, 摄影, 摄制, etc. Don't confuse with 拍 (pāi), the everyday verb for 'to take a photo'.

bound form
(bound form) to take a photographto shoot (a film)(bound form) to absorbto assimilate

Examples

  • Tā xǐ huan shè yǐng.
    He likes photography.
  • Tā shè zhì le yí bù diàn yǐng.
    He produced a film.
  • Zhè ge zhí wù néng shè qǔ yáng guāng.
    This plant can absorb sunlight.

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