Meaning
A linguistic term referring to speech sounds produced with vibration of the vocal cords. In phonetics, voiced consonants like /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/ are examples of 浊音, as opposed to voiceless consonants. This is a technical term used primarily in language teaching and phonetics.
Usage
Primarily used in academic, linguistic, or language-teaching contexts. Native speakers encounter this term when studying phonetics, learning foreign languages, or discussing pronunciation. It contrasts with 清音 (voiceless sounds). Not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of educational settings.
Examples
- 01英语中的b、d、g都是浊音。, , .In English, b, d, and g are all voiced sounds.
- 02学习语音学时要区分清音和浊音。.When studying phonetics, one must distinguish between voiceless and voiced sounds.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个浊音
Common collocations
- 浊音化voicing (phonological process)
- 浊音辅音voiced consonant
Antonyms
Origin
The character 浊 originally meant 'muddy' or 'turbid' water, suggesting something that vibrates or moves. In phonetics, it metaphorically describes sounds where the vocal cords vibrate, creating a 'richer' or 'fuller' quality compared to voiceless sounds.