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轻声
qīngshēng
Description
"轻声"的意思是说话的声音很小、很低。
"轻声" means speaking in a very soft and low voice.
在中文里，"轻声"也是一种声调，读得又短又轻。
In Chinese, "轻声" is also a tone that is pronounced short and light.
Meanings
轻声qīngshēng
in a soft or low voice; quietly
他轻声对我说话。
He spoke to me in a soft voice.
轻声qīngshēng
neutral tone (in Chinese pronunciation)
"妈妈"的第二个字读轻声。
The second character in '妈妈' is pronounced in a neutral tone.
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Notes
- Etymology
轻 (light/soft) + 声 (sound/voice), literally "light sound."
- Nuance
小声 is more colloquial; 轻声 sounds softer and often gentler.
In videos
“比如说变调 轻声 儿化音”
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