- 声音 shēngyīn soundsound; voice; the noise produced by a physical vibration or by a person speaking
- 音乐 yīnyuè musicmusic; art form using melody, rhythm, and harmony to express emotions and reflect life, usually divided into vocal and instrumental categories
- 录音 lùyīn recordingA recorded sound or audio clip
- 口音 kǒuyīn accenta regional or local accent; the distinctive way a person sounds when they speak
- 语音 yǔyīn voiceRelating to audio or voice transmission, such as a voice message, voice chat, or audio clip.
- 收音机 shōuyīnjī radioradio; radio receiver
- 音乐会 yīnyuèhuì concertconcert; a public performance of vocal or instrumental music
- 噪音 zàoyīn noiseunpleasant, loud, or cacophonous sounds; din; sounds produced by irregular vibrations, as opposed to musical tones [[乐音|樂音|yue4 yin1]], such as consonants
- 音响 yīnxiǎng stereo systemstereo; hi-fi system; audio equipment used for recording and playing music, including speakers and receivers
- 嗓音 sǎngyīn voicethe sound produced by the throat when speaking or singing
- 音频 yīnpín audiosound or an audio recording; electrical or other signals used to transmit sound
- 发音 fāyīn pronunciationthe way in which a language or a particular word is spoken
- 音乐剧 yīnyuèjù musicala theatrical performance or film that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
- 观音 guānyīn GuanyinThe Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy, an enlightened being in Buddhism who helps those in distress; also referred to as [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]] or [[观自在|觀自在|guan1 zi4 zai4]].
- 音箱 yīnxiāng speakerloudspeaker box; speaker for audio equipment; resonating chamber of a musical instrument
- 音像 yīnxiàng audiovisualaudiovisual; sound and video recordings or equipment
- 音乐家 yīnyuèjiā musiciansomeone who is highly skilled in music, especially as a performer or composer
- 配音 pèiyīn to dubTo record or replace sound for a film or television show, such as translating dialogue into another language
- 波音 bōyīn BoeingBoeing; aerospace company and aircraft manufacturer based in the United States
- 话音 huàyīn voicethe sound of a person's speaking voice or their accent
- 福音 fúyīn the Gospelthe words of Jesus and the teachings of Christianity; the Christian message
- 录音带 lùyīndài audio tapemagnetic tape used for recording sound; also refers to a cassette tape that has already been recorded
- 音效 yīnxiào sound effectrecorded or artificial sounds used in films, television, and games to enhance realism or atmosphere
- 影音 yǐngyīn audiovisualaudio and video recordings; audiovisual media (primarily Taiwan usage)
- 音质 yīnzhì sound qualityThe degree of clarity and fidelity of sound produced by recording, broadcasting, or telecommunications equipment
- 超音速 chāoyīnsù supersonicsupersonic speed; the movement of an object at a speed greater than the speed of sound in air (approximately 340 meters per second)
- 音量 yīnliàng volumevolume of sound; loudness or sound quantity
- 录音机 lùyīnjī tape recordertape recorder; sound recording machine
- 低音 dīyīn low-pitched sounda sound produced by a vibrating body with a low frequency
- 高音 gāoyīn high pitchsound or tone with a high frequency; the treble or upper range of a voice or instrument
- 流行音乐 liúxíngyīnyuè pop musicpopular music; pop music
- 谐音 xiéyīn homophonethe state or quality of having the same or similar pronunciation; a word that sounds like another word
- 音符 yīnfú musical noteA symbol used in a musical score to indicate the pitch and duration of a sound.
- 拼音 pīnyīn PinyinPinyin; the official Chinese system of romanization
- 知音 zhīyīn soul matean intimate friend who deeply understands and appreciates one; a kindred spirit
- 音调 yīndiào pitchThe highness or lowness of a sound; the pitch of a voice or a musical note.
- 音乐厅 yīnyuètīng concert halla large hall or auditorium specifically designed for musical performances and listening
- 回音 huíyīn echothe reflection of sound; a reverberation
- 背景音乐 bèijǐngyīnyuè background musicmusic used to accompany a scene or activity, often in the background to provide atmosphere or (in workplaces) to improve efficiency; soundtrack; musical setting
- 同音 tóngyīn homophonous; homophonyhaving the same pronunciation; phenomenon of different characters or words having the same pronunciation
- 读音 dúyīn pronunciationThe way a character is pronounced; reading
- 音节 yīnjié syllablethe smallest unit of spoken sound, consisting of one or more sounds; in Chinese, one syllable usually corresponds to one character
- 音色 yīnsè timbreThe quality or character of a sound that distinguishes it from others, such as different voices or musical instruments; tone color
- 播音员 bōyīnyuán broadcasterannouncer; broadcaster; newsreader
- 隔音 géyīn soundproofto isolate or reduce the transmission of sound; soundproofing
- 播音 bōyīn to broadcastTo transmit programs, music, or news over radio or cable
- 音译 yīnyì transliterationThe rendering of a word from one language into another using phonetic equivalents; transcription
- 录音室 lùyīnshì recording studioProfessional recording facility, typically divided into a control room for mixing and a recording room for capturing sound.
- 铁观音 tiěguānyīn Tieguanyin teaA premium variety of oolong tea originally produced in Anxi, Fujian Province.
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH