What does 摄像 mean in Chinese?

摄像 (shè xiàng) means "to videotape" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 6.

How do you pronounce 摄像?

摄像 is pronounced "shè xiàng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 摄像?

摄像 is an HSK 6 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 摄像?

摄像 is made up of the characters 摄, 像. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 摄像?

You can practice writing 摄像 using our stroke order tool.

摄像 (shè xiàng), to videotape

摄像

shè xiàng

to videotape

HSK 6 New to HSKverb

Traditional: 攝像

Characters in This Word

摄像

Definitions

(verb) to videotape

Example Sentences

他正在摄像记录婚礼。

Tā zhèngzài shèxiàng jìlù hūnlǐ

He is videotaping the wedding

Related Words

录像(lù xiàng)· to videotape

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录影(lù yǐng)· to videotape

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录影带(lù yǐng dài)· videotape (Tw)

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 6
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 5 list

摄像: New to the HSK lists at HSK 6. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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