声
shēng
Meaning
- sound
- classifier for sounds
- voice
Definition
声音；声响。
sound; voice; noise.
Usage
泛指一切由物体振动而发生的听觉刺激，也可指说话的声音、音乐声等。
Refers to any auditory stimulation caused by vibration of objects; can also mean the sound of speaking, music, etc.
Examples
- 1 教室里很安静，一点声音也没有。 (The classroom is very quiet, without a single sound.)
- 2 他说话的声音很小。 (His speaking voice is very low.)
- 3 远处传来一阵嘈杂的声音。 (A noise came from the distance.)
- 4 请把音乐声调低一点。 (Please turn down the music volume.)
- 5 听到这个消息，他高兴得发出了一声欢呼。 (Hearing the news, he cheered with joy.)
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