noun HSK 3
Traditional 聲音
sound · voice · noise
Meaning
声音 refers to any audible sound, whether it's a person's voice, music, noise, or natural sounds. It's a general term used in everyday conversation to describe what you hear.
Usage
This is a very common word used in daily life. It can describe pleasant sounds like music (音乐的声音) or unpleasant ones like noise. When talking about a person's voice specifically, you might say 他的声音 (his voice). It's neutral in register and appropriate for all contexts.
Examples
- 01外面的声音太大了，我睡不着。, .The sound outside is too loud, I can't fall asleep.
- 02你的声音真好听！!Your voice sounds really nice!
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种声音
Common collocations
- 声音很大the sound is very loud
- 声音很小the sound is very quiet
- 好听的声音pleasant-sounding voice
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to sound. 声 originally depicted sound coming from the mouth, while 音 represents music or harmonious sound. Together they form a compound emphasizing the auditory nature of sound.