短片

Étymologie et composants

The Chinese word 短片 (duǎnpiàn) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 短 (duǎn), meaning "short", and 片 (piàn), meaning "piece" or "segment". Together, they form the word "short film" or "short video".The character 短 (duǎn) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). In its original form, the character depicted a person holding a knife, symbolizing the act of cutting something short. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still used today.The character 片 (piàn) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). In its original form, the character depicted a piece of jade, symbolizing something valuable or precious. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still used today.When combined, the characters 短 (duǎn) and 片 (piàn) form the word 短片 (duǎnpiàn), which means "short film" or "short video". This term is used to refer to any type of video content that is less than 30 minutes in length. Short films are often used for educational purposes, as promotional material, or as a way to share creative content online.