影响 (yǐngxiǎng) — to influence

影响 (yǐngxiǎng)

影响 means to influence or affect. It describes one thing having an effect on another, positively or negatively. As a noun it refers to the influence or impact itself.

Meanings

1. [verb] To influence; to affect; to impact.
2. [noun] An influence; an effect; an impact.

Example Sentences

天气影响了我们的计划。 Tiānqì yǐngxiǎng le wǒmen de jìhuà. The weather affected our plans.

他对我有很大的影响。 Tā duì wǒ yǒu hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng. He has had a great influence on me.

这件事不会影响我们的关系。 Zhè jiàn shì bù huì yǐngxiǎng wǒmen de guānxi. This matter will not affect our relationship.

父母的行为会影响孩子的成长。 Fùmǔ de xíngwéi huì yǐngxiǎng háizi de chéngzhǎng. Parents' behavior will influence children's development.

Collocations

Memory Hook

影 means "shadow" (something cast by light). 响 means "sound / echo." Your shadow and your echo spread beyond you — that is your influence reaching others.