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March 24, 2026
音响(音響)yīnxiǎng(yin1xiang3)
音响 refers to sound systems or audio equipment, often used in contexts related to music, broadcasting, or sound production. It encompasses various devices that amplify or reproduce sound, such as speakers or stereo systems. The term can also imply the quality of sound in an acoustical setting.
Frequency#9087DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
音响 plays a significant role in Chinese entertainment culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where music and sound are essential for creating an atmosphere. High-quality audio systems are often seen as a status symbol in social gatherings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a crystal-clear concert where the '音' (sound) resonates beautifully, creating an '响' (echo). Picture the speakers as giant ears that capture and amplify every note, helping you remember that 音响 is all about sound systems and acoustics.
Meanings of 音响
yīnxiǎng(yin1xiang3)
1sound
2acoustics
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About 音响
音响Simplified
音響Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9087Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 音响
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音响 vs 音频 (yīnpín) — use 音响 for physical sound systems, while 音频 refers specifically to audio signals or formats.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a crystal-clear concert where the '音' (sound) resonates beautifully, creating an '响' (echo). Picture the speakers as giant ears that capture and amplify every note, helping you remember that 音响 is all about sound systems and acoustics.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 音响 with similar words like 声音 (sound) and 音乐 (music). 音响 is typically used in more formal or technical contexts, so be mindful of your audience. Common collocations include '音响设备' (audio equipment) and '音响效果' (sound effects).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 音响 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to technology and sound. Focus on how it can be used in discussions about music and sound quality, and practice using it in both formal and informal sentences.
Cultural Note
音响 plays a significant role in Chinese entertainment culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where music and sound are essential for creating an atmosphere. High-quality audio systems are often seen as a status symbol in social gatherings.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 音响 when referring to sound in a general sense instead of specific equipment; for example, saying '我喜欢音响' (I like sound) should be corrected to '我喜欢声音'. Another mistake is confusing it with 音乐 (music), which has a different meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 音响
音响 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 8 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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这座新音乐厅的____效果极好.
The acoustics of the new concert hall are excellent.
Example Sentences for 音响 (7)
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这座新音乐厅的音响效果极好.
zhè zuò xīn yīn lè tīng de yīn xiǎng xiào guǒ jí hǎo.
The acoustics of the new concert hall are excellent.
tā fàng lì tǐ shēng yīn xiǎng shí zǒng bǎ dī yīn tiáo dé hěn dà。
He always plays his stereo with the bass turned right up.
7
你那蓝色破车里的音响是啥牌的?
nǐ nà lán sè pò chē lǐ de yīn xiǎng shì shá pái de?
What kind of stereo you got in that blue piece of shit?
Cultural Notes for 音响
🏮Cultural insight
音响 plays a significant role in Chinese entertainment culture, especially during festivals and celebrations where music and sound are essential for creating an atmosphere. High-quality audio systems are often seen as a status symbol in social gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 音响
声音 refers to sound in general, while 音响 specifically refers to sound systems or audio equipment.
Yes, but it is more appropriate to use 音响 when discussing the equipment or system rather than just the music itself.
音响 is generally used in more formal contexts, particularly in technical or professional discussions about audio.
