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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
响声xiǎngshēngnoiseHSK 5, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #15304, Hard
xiǎngshēng(xiang3sheng1)xiang sheng T3
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March 24, 2026

响声(響聲)xiǎngshēng(xiang3sheng1)

响声 (xiǎng shēng) refers to a sound or noise that is audible and often noticeable. This term is commonly used in contexts where the volume or quality of a sound is emphasized, such as in descriptions of loud noises or sounds that resonate in a space.

Strokes16Frequency#15304DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sounds can carry significant meaning, such as the sound of firecrackers during festivals which signify celebration and warding off evil spirits. 响声 can evoke cultural associations with joy or alarm depending on the context.

Memory Tip

Think of 响 as 'sound' and 声 as 'voice' or 'noise.' Visualize a loud voice echoing in a large hall, creating a '响声' that fills the space, making it memorable as you associate the sound with its meaning.

Meanings of 响声

xiǎngshēng(xiang3sheng1)
1noise
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About 响声

响声Simplified
響聲Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 响声

Quick Contrast

噪音 (zàoyīn) refers specifically to noise that is often undesirable or disruptive, while 响声 (xiǎngshēng) can be neutral or even pleasant depending on the context.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse 响声 with other words for sound, leading to incorrect context usage. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts or news reports rather than casual conversation. Be mindful of the tones: 响 (xiǎng) has a rising tone, while 声 (shēng) has a high-level tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 响声 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it can be associated with HSK 3 vocabulary surrounding sounds and verbs. Students should focus on the pronunciation and context to help differentiate it from similar terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 响声 with quieter sounds, using it inappropriately for soft noises. For example, saying '我听到一个响声' (I heard a soft sound) would be incorrect; instead, use '我听到一个声音' (I heard a sound).

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Component Characters

响xiǎngecho
HSK 49 strokes口
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声shēngsound
HSK 37 strokes士
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How to say noise in Chinese

“noise” in Chinese is响声xiǎngshēng

响声 (xiǎng shēng) refers to a sound or noise that is audible and often noticeable. This term is commonly used in contexts where the volume or quality of a sound is emphasized, such as in descriptions of loud noises or sounds that resonate in a space.

When to use 响声

A common mistake is to confuse 响声 with other words for sound, leading to incorrect context usage. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts or news reports rather than casual conversation. Be mindful of the tones: 响 (xiǎng) has a rising tone, while 声 (shēng) has a high-level tone.

响声 or something close to it

噪音 (zàoyīn) refers specifically to noise that is often undesirable or disruptive, while 响声 (xiǎngshēng) can be neutral or even pleasant depending on the context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 响声 with quieter sounds, using it inappropriately for soft noises. For example, saying '我听到一个响声' (I heard a soft sound) would be incorrect; instead, use '我听到一个声音' (I heard a sound).

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响声 translates to 'noise' or 'sound' in English, often indicating a loud or notable sound.

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