jing3 seng1應聲应声
Jyutpingjing3 seng1
Yaleying sēng
Definition
Echoey; describing a place or environment with loud echoes.
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How it's used
Describes an acoustic property of a space where sound bounces off hard surfaces like tiles or concrete. It is specifically used to complain about or highlight the lack of sound absorption in a room. It is distinct from just being loud, as it focuses on the persistence and reflection of the sound waves.
Examples
This room is very echoey, there is an echo when you speak.
It's very echoey when you sing here, it's like you're having a concert.
Related words
Common phrases
very echoey
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 應承, which means to agree or promise something. Learners sometimes mistake the sound-related meaning for a social one.
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