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yīn

Description

“音”就是我们用耳朵听到的东西,比如说话的声音、音乐的声音。

"音" is what we hear with our ears, such as the sound of talking or music.

这个字常常和别的字一起用,像“声音”、“音乐”。

This character often appears with other characters, like in "声音" (sound) and "音乐" (music).

Meanings

yīn

sound; noise

我听到一个奇怪的音。

I heard a strange sound.

yīn

tone; pronunciation of a word

这个字的音是什么?

What is the pronunciation of this character?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    音 pictures sound; it forms many compounds like 声音 (sound) and 音乐 (music).

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone; usually part of compounds such as 声音 or 发音.

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