This is the 2305th most frequent Chinese word.
阴影
"阴影" means "shadow" or "shade."
In this sentence, '阴影' refers to the physical shadow or dark shape caused by light obstruction.
树下投射出一道阴影。
A shadow cast under the tree.
Here, '阴影' metaphorically describes the negative psychological impact caused by trauma.
战争留下了深深的心理阴影。
The war left deep psychological shadows.
In this context, '阴影' represents the artistic depiction of shadows in visual art.