拍照 Traditional form: 拍照 Pinyin (reading): pāizhào Definitions: to take a picture Characters: 拍 - to clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythm 照 - to shine, to reflect, to illuminate Traditional characters: 拍 - to clap, to tap; to hit, to beat, to slap; beat, rhythm 照 - to shine, to reflect, to illuminate