影响
yǐngxiǎng
to influence; influence, impact
verb/noun
Example
这部电影对我的人生观产生了很大的影响。
Zhè bù diànyǐng duì wǒ de rénshēngguān chǎnshēngle hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.
This movie had a great influence on my outlook on life.
A versatile word that can be used as both a verb (to influence) and a noun (influence/impact). Very commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.