tin1 laai6天籟天籁
Jyutpingtin1 laai6
Yaletīn laaih
Definition
Natural, beautiful, and heavenly sounds.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual conversation to describe everyday noises. It carries a sense of purity and perfection, often reserved for describing music or natural phenomena that evoke a sense of awe. Using it for mundane sounds can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Measure word
zan6陣janhExamples
The sound of the wind here is simply heavenly.
Related words
Common phrases
sound of nature
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a generic word for beautiful music, but it specifically implies a natural, unforced quality that feels divine or otherworldly.
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