铃声

• 拼音: líng shēng
• 汉字拆解: 铃 = 钅(metal) + 令 (phonetic); 声 = 士 (scholar) + 殳 (weapon), original meaning related to sound

含义

Ringtone; the sound of a bell ringing. Most commonly refers to phone ringtones.

The sound produced by a bell or bell-like device. In modern usage, most commonly refers to mobile phone ringtones. Also used for doorbells, alarm clocks, and school bells. Can be customized or default sounds.

例句

1. 请把手机铃声调成静音模式。
2. 我把铃声换成了一首我喜欢的歌曲。
3. 突然响起的铃声打断了会议的进行。

用法指南

语境: technology, everyday, mobile

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你的铃声太吵了，换一个吧。(Your ringtone is too loud; change it.)
• 这个铃声是哪首歌？(What song is this ringtone?)

错误说法

• 我喜欢这个铃声的颜色。(铃声 is auditory, not visual — don't use 颜色 with it)

起源与历史

铃 (líng, bell) + 声 (shēng, sound). The sound of a bell.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal