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噪音 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
噪音zàoyīnrumbleHSK 7, n, 25 strokes, rank #4778, Very Hard
噪音zàoyīnnoiseHSK 7, n, 25 strokes, rank #4778, Very Hard
噪音zàoyīnstatic (in a signal)HSK 7, n, 25 strokes, rank #4778, Very Hard
zàoyīn(zao4yin1)zao yin T4
  1. 1rumble
  2. 2noise
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March 24, 2026

噪音zàoyīn(zao4yin1)

噪音 refers to unwanted or disruptive sounds, often associated with disturbances in environments such as workplaces or homes. It can encompass various forms of noise, including static from electronic devices or loud sounds that interfere with communication or concentration.

Strokes25Frequency#4778DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cities, 噪音 is a common complaint, particularly due to rapid urbanization and construction noise, reflecting concerns about quality of life and the environment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'zoo' (sounds like 'zao') where all the animals are making loud, chaotic noises. The 'yin' part can be visualized as 'yin-yang' representing balance that is disrupted by the 'zoo' noise, helping you remember that 噪音 is about disruptive sound.

Meanings of 噪音

zàoyīn(zao4yin1)
1rumble
2noise
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About 噪音

噪音Simplified
25Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4778Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 噪音

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嘈杂 (cáozá) - use 噪音 for general unwanted sound, while 嘈杂 suggests a chaotic or cluttered noise environment.

Usage Notes

噪音 is typically used in discussions about environmental issues, workplace settings, or technical contexts involving sound. Be careful to distinguish it from other terms for sound, like 声音 (shēngyīn), which refers to sound in general. Always use the correct tone: 4th tone for 'zao' and 1st tone for 'yin'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, it connects with other advanced vocabulary related to sound and communication. Students should focus on using it in context, such as discussing noise pollution or sound quality in technology.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 噪音 with 声音 (shēngyīn), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢这个噪音' (I like this noise) should be corrected to '我喜欢这个声音' if referring to pleasant sounds.

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Component Characters

噪zàothe chirping of birds or insects
HSK 416 strokes口
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音yīnsound
HSK 39 strokes音
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How to say rumble in Chinese

“rumble” in Chinese is噪音zàoyīn

噪音 refers to unwanted or disruptive sounds, often associated with disturbances in environments such as workplaces or homes. It can encompass various forms of noise, including static from electronic devices or loud sounds that interfere with communication or concentration.

When to use 噪音

噪音 is typically used in discussions about environmental issues, workplace settings, or technical contexts involving sound. Be careful to distinguish it from other terms for sound, like 声音 (shēngyīn), which refers to sound in general. Always use the correct tone: 4th tone for 'zao' and 1st tone for 'yin'.

噪音 or something close to it

嘈杂 (cáozá) - use 噪音 for general unwanted sound, while 嘈杂 suggests a chaotic or cluttered noise environment.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 噪音 with 声音 (shēngyīn), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢这个噪音' (I like this noise) should be corrected to '我喜欢这个声音' if referring to pleasant sounds.

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Grammar Patterns of 噪音

噪音 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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在1,000英尺的高度飞行时，他听到旋翼发出一种奇怪的____。

Flying at 1,000 ft. he heard a peculiar noise from the rotors.

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在1,000英尺的高度飞行时，他听到旋翼发出一种奇怪的噪音。

zài1,000 1,000 yīng chǐ de gāo dù fēi háng， shí ， tā tīng dào xuán yì fā chū yī zhǒng qí guài de。

Flying at 1,000 ft. he heard a peculiar noise from the rotors.
2
除了车流的噪音，那一晚过得很平静。

chú le chē liú de zào yīn， ， nà yī wǎn guò dé hěn píng。

Except for traffic noise the night passed peacefully.
3
风力涡轮机个头大、噪音响，还会破坏周边风景。

fēng lì wō lún jī gè tóu dà、 、 zào yīn， xiǎng ， huán huì pò huài zhōu biān。

Wind turbines are large and noisy and they disfigure the landscape.
4
电动汽车迷们说，电动车清洁、无噪音而且经济。

diàn dòng qì chē mí mén shuō， ， diàn dòng chē qīng、 jié 、 wú zào yīn ér qiě。

Fans of electric cars say they are clean, quiet and economical.
5
她对城市噪音很敏感。

tā duì chéng shì zào yīn hěn mǐn gǎn。

She was acutely aware of the noise of the city.
6
拥挤的人群和喧闹的噪音可能会让游客有些茫然不知所措。

yōng jǐ de rén qún hé xuān nào de zào yīn kě néng huì ràng yóu kè yǒu xiē máng rán bù zhī suǒ cuò。

Sightseers may be a little overwhelmed by the crowds and noise.
7
这里的噪音、建筑物和人都令人出乎意料。

zhè lǐ de zào yīn、 、 jiàn zhù wù hé rén dū líng rén chū hū yì。

The noise, the buildings, the people, came as a revelation.
8
航空公司投入了大笔资金购买噪音较小的新型飞机。

háng kōng gōng sī tóu rù le dà bǐ zī jīn gòu mǎi zào yīn jiào xiǎo de xīn xíng fēi jī。

The airlines have invested enormous sums in new, quieter aircraft.
9
突如其来的噪音使她在比赛中分了心.

tū rú qí lái de zào yīn shǐ tā zài bǐ sài zhōng fēn le xīn.

The sudden noise put her off her game.
10
也许我们听到的噪音会稍微少一点儿。

yě xǔ wǒ mén tīng dào de zào yīn huì shāo wēi shǎo yī diǎn ér。

Maybe we'll hear a little bit less noise.

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