Meaning
形象 refers to the external image, appearance, or impression that someone or something presents. It can mean a person's public image or reputation, a visual representation, or describe something as vivid and concrete (as opposed to abstract). The word is commonly used in contexts involving personal image, brand image, literary characters, or artistic representations.
Usage
As a noun, 形象 often appears with possessive constructions like 他的形象 (his image) or 公司形象 (company image). It's frequently used in media, business, and literary contexts. As an adjective, it means 'vivid' or 'graphic,' describing explanations or descriptions that are concrete and easy to visualize. Common collocations include 树立形象 (to establish an image) and 损害形象 (to damage one's image).
Examples
- 01这位演员很注重自己的公众形象。.This actor pays close attention to his public image.
- 02老师用形象的例子给我们解释了这个复杂的概念。.The teacher used vivid examples to explain this complex concept to us.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个好形象
Common collocations
- 树立形象to establish an image
- 公众形象public image
- 形象生动vivid and lively
- 损害形象to damage one's image
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to visual form: 形 originally depicted a person's shape or form, while 象 depicted an elephant and came to mean 'likeness' or 'image.' Together they emphasize the external, visible aspect of something.