sing1 hoeng2聲響声响
Jyutpingsing1 hoeng2
Yalesīng héung
Definition
Sound or noise.
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How it's used
While 聲響 refers to a distinct, often sudden or alarming noise, it is more formal than the everyday word 聲. Use it when describing an auditory event that catches your attention, such as a bang or a crash, rather than just general background noise. It frequently appears in narratives or reports where the specific quality of the sound needs to be highlighted.
Measure word
haa5下háhExamples
I suddenly heard a very loud noise, it scared me to death.
Did you hear any noise coming from over there?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聲線, which refers specifically to the quality or tone of a person's voice. Using 聲響 to describe someone's speaking voice sounds unnatural and implies they are making a mechanical noise rather than talking.
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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.
