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Some people said that 影 is shadow while 陰 means shade and refers to a shadow
or shade that sun or light can't reach. I'm a bit confused.
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What is the difference between 影 and 陰
Basically, 影 is a 2-dimensional shape (with contour) created on a surface by
an object blocking light (cast on the surface) and 陰 is 3-dimensional space
between the object and the shadow where it is dark.

I think it is better to look at [examples](https://kotokurabe.com/shadow/) to
get the idea. And of course, you need to consult dictionaries for figurative
uses.

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FYI ["Shade" vs.
"shadow"](https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/7990/shade-vs-shadow)
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