Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
声
shēng
Description
“声”是人或动物发出的声音，也可以指说话的声音。
"声" is the sound made by humans or animals, and can also refer to the voice when speaking.
我们常常说“大声”“小声”，也可以用“一声”来数声音。
We often say "大声" (loud voice) and "小声" (soft voice), and can also use "一声" to count sounds.
Meanings
声shēng
sound; voice
我听到了一声很大的响声。
I heard a loud noise.
声shēng
measure word for sounds or utterances
他叫了我一声。
He called me once.
声shēng
reputation; fame
这位老师很有名声。
This teacher is very famous.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts music from a stone chime; core meaning is 'sound'.
- Nuance
声 often refers to a single sound or voice; 声音 is the general noun for 'sound'.
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