B2 verb Neutral 1 min read

截图

jie tu /tɕie tʰu/
Practice it

A screenshot is a static digital image captured from a device's screen.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Capture the current display on a device screen as an image.
  • Used as both a verb and a noun in daily life.
  • Essential for sharing information, evidence, or troubleshooting errors.

Overview

  1. 1概述：截图（Screenshot）是现代数字生活中最基础的操作之一。随着智能手机、平板电脑和个人电脑的普及，人们经常需要将屏幕上的内容以图片形式记录下来，以便保存证据、分享信息或进行后续处理。2) 使用模式：作为动词时，常与“一下”连用（截图一下），或者作为“对……进行截图”的宾语；作为名词时，常作为主语或宾语，如“这张截图很清晰”。3) 常见语境：在工作交流中，人们常通过截图发送聊天记录或报错信息；在社交媒体上，截图常被用于分享有趣的评论或证明某种事实。4) 近义词辨析：与“录屏”不同，“截图”是静态的图像，而“录屏”是动态的视频记录。与“拍照”相比，截图是直接从系统内部获取图像数据，因此清晰度更高，不会有反光或环境干扰。

Examples

1

我刚才把错误页面截图发给了技术支持。

everyday

I just took a screenshot of the error page and sent it to technical support.

2

请提供相关交易记录的截图作为凭证。

formal

Please provide a screenshot of the transaction record as proof.

3

快截图！这聊天记录太搞笑了。

informal

Quick, take a screenshot! This chat history is hilarious.

4

该研究通过对用户界面的截图分析了交互流程。

academic

The study analyzed the interaction flow by taking screenshots of the user interface.

Common Collocations

截屏 Take a screenshot (synonym)
截图证据 Screenshot as evidence
保存截图 Save a screenshot

Common Phrases

截图为证

Use a screenshot as proof

别忘了截图

Don't forget to take a screenshot

长截图

Scrolling screenshot

Often Confused With

截图 vs 录屏

Recording the screen as a video file instead of a single static image.

截图 vs 拍照

Using a camera to capture a physical object rather than digital screen data.

Grammar Patterns

对 [对象] 进行截图 把 [内容] 截图下来 发一张截图

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term is used neutrally and is highly common in both professional and casual settings. It functions as a standard technical term. No special honorifics are required when using this word.

Common Mistakes

Some learners confuse '截图' with '拍照' (taking a photo with a camera). Remember that '截图' is strictly for digital screens. Also, ensure you use the correct verb-object structure when using it as a verb.

Tips

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Use for clear communication

When reporting a technical issue, always provide a screenshot instead of just describing it. This helps the support team understand the problem immediately.

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Respect personal privacy

Never take screenshots of private conversations or sensitive documents to share publicly without consent. This is a major ethical and sometimes legal issue.

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Screenshots as evidence

In Chinese social media culture, 'screenshots' are often used as 'receipts' to prove someone's words or actions. They are powerful tools in online debates.

Word Origin

The word is a compound of '截' (to cut/intercept) and '图' (picture/image). It reflects the action of 'cutting' a frame out of the digital display.

Cultural Context

Screenshots have become a primary way to provide proof in Chinese online culture. '晒截图' (posting screenshots) is a common way to show off achievements or expose bad behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of '截' (cut) + '图' (picture). You are 'cutting' a piece of the screen to make a picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

截图是捕捉屏幕的静态图像，适用于保存文字、图片等信息。录屏则是录制屏幕的动态过程，适用于演示操作步骤或记录视频内容。

动词形式通常用 take a screenshot，名词形式直接用 screenshot。例如：Please take a screenshot of the error.

在涉及他人私人聊天记录或敏感信息时，未经对方许可进行截图并传播可能涉及侵犯个人隐私。在公共场合或正式工作中使用时应注意合规性。

大多数智能手机通常通过同时按住电源键和音量减小键来完成截图。不同品牌的具体操作方式可能略有差异。

Test Yourself

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如果你遇到电脑报错，最好___一张图片发给我。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 截图

在数字设备中捕捉屏幕信息，最准确的表达是“截图”。

multiple choice

“这张截图显示他当时在线。”这里“截图”是什么词性？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 名词

在句中作为“显示”的主语，指代具体的图像文件。

sentence building

请 / 截图 / 把 / 发 / 给我 / 那个

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 请把那个截图发给我。

标准的“把”字句结构，表示对特定对象的操作。

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