san1 lik6 seng1身歷聲身历声
Jyutpingsan1 lik6 seng1
Yalesān lihk sēng
Definition
Stereophonic sound.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical quality of audio reproduction that creates a sense of directionality. While it remains the standard term for stereophonic sound, modern speakers often use the English loanword 立體聲 to describe the same concept in casual settings.
Examples
The stereophonic sound effect of this movie is very impressive.
Does your home audio system have stereophonic sound?
Related words
Common phrases
stereophonic sound effect
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general sound quality or volume, but it specifically denotes the dual channel spatial effect. It is rarely used in casual conversation compared to the more common 立體聲.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
