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    Expressing 'sound' with 声音 (shēngyīn)

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    Explanation

    声音 (shēngyīn) means 'sound' or 'voice' and refers to any audible noise, whether from a person, animal, or object. It is the standard general-purpose word for sound in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 外面传来一阵奇怪的声音。

      wàimiàn chuánlái yí zhèn qíguài de shēngyīn.

      A strange sound came from outside.

    • 她的声音很好听，适合唱歌。

      tā de shēngyīn hěn hǎotīng, shìhé chànggē.

      Her voice sounds beautiful and is suited for singing.

    • 请把电视的声音调小一点。

      qǐng bǎ diànshì de shēngyīn tiáo xiǎo yìdiǎn.

      Please turn the TV volume down a little.

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