响声

• 拼音: xiǎng shēng
• 汉字拆解: 响 = 口 (mouth) + 向 (toward), meaning to sound or echo; 声 = 士 + 殳 (strike) + 耳 (ear), representing sound reaching the ear

含义

Sound; noise. An audible sound, especially one that is sudden or noticeable.

Refers to any sound that catches attention, often unexpected or unidentified. More specific than 声音 (sound/voice), typically implying a sudden noise. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context. Often used when investigating or describing unknown sounds.

例句

1. 半夜突然传来一阵奇怪的响声，把我吓了一跳。
2. 外面有什么响声？你去看看是怎么回事。
3. 这台机器运转时不应该有这么大的响声。

用法指南

语境: everyday, descriptive, investigation

语气: curious

正确说法

• 你听到那个响声了吗？(Did you hear that sound?)
• 门外有响声。(There's a sound outside the door.)

错误说法

• 她唱歌的响声很好听 — 说歌声或嗓音，响声用于非人声的声音

起源与历史

Compound of 响 (to sound, loud) + 声 (sound, voice). Both characters relate to sound, with 响 emphasizing loudness and 声 being a general term.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal