sing1 long6聲浪声浪
Jyutpingsing1 long6
Yalesīng lohng
Definition
Loud, continuous sound; a clamour or voice.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the intensity or volume of sound, often implying a collective or continuous noise rather than a single sound. It is frequently used in formal contexts like news reports to describe public opinion or protest noise, but it works equally well in daily life for adjusting television or music volume.
Examples
The volume of their speaking is very loud.
Can you turn the volume down a bit?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聲音, which is the general word for sound or voice. 聲浪 carries a sense of physical intensity or pressure, making it inappropriate for describing a soft whisper or a single, quiet sound.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
