dai1 sing1低聲低声
Jyutpingdai1 sing1
Yaledāi sīng
Definition
Low voice; whisper; speaking in a quiet volume.
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How it's used
While 低聲 implies a low volume, it is often used in formal or narrative contexts to describe a hushed tone. In everyday casual speech, people prefer using the reduplicated form 細細聲 to describe whispering or speaking quietly. Using 低聲 can sometimes sound slightly more serious or dramatic than the common spoken alternative.
Examples
Could you lower your voice a bit?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聲低, which refers to a person having a naturally deep or low-pitched voice rather than the act of speaking quietly.
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