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Making Chinese characters memorable

影

ㄧㄥ ˇ

yǐng

shadow
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  • 影
    ㄧㄥ ˇ

    yǐng

    shadow

    • 景
      ㄐㄧㄥ ˇ

      jǐng

      scenery

    • 彡
      ㄕㄢ

      shān

      bristle

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The bristles cast a shadow throughout the scenery.
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