Chinese
shēng
Meaning: sound; voice
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

聲
声

Example sentences

Please speak a little softer.
鈴聲噹噹響。
铃声当当响。
The bell is ringing clang clang.
這間教室充滿了歡笑聲。
这间教室充满了欢笑声。
This classroom is filled with laughter.
他大喝一聲,嚇得小偷落荒而逃。
他大喝一声,吓得小偷落荒而逃。
He gave a loud shout, scaring the thief into fleeing in panic.
他聽到了一聲鳥鳴。
他听到了一声鸟鸣。
He heard the sound of a bird chirping.
聽完他的辯解,經理只是冷笑了一聲。
听完他的辩解,经理只是冷笑了一声。
After hearing his excuse, the manager just gave a cold laugh.
獅子發出了一聲大吼。
狮子发出了一声大吼。
The lion let out a loud roar.
教室裏傳來了響亮的讀書聲。
教室里传来了响亮的读书声。
The sound of reading came loud and clear from the classroom.
一陣急促的敲門聲把我從夢中驚醒。
一阵急促的敲门声把我从梦中惊醒。
A sudden knock at the door startled me awake from my dream.
春節期間,到處都可以聽到鞭炮聲。
春节期间,到处都可以听到鞭炮声。
During the Spring Festival, the sound of firecrackers can be heard everywhere.

Usage Notes

Refers to any audible sound, voice, or noise.

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