Definition & Meaning

1.pronounce; articulate; make sounds; (in a broad sense) enunciate

2.pronunciation; enunciation; articulation

Word usage

fā yīn

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1
v.pronounce; articulate; make sounds; (in a broad sense) enunciate
- tā fā yīn qīng chu
  他发音清楚。
  He enunciates very well.
- zhè ge zì zěn me fā yīn
  这个字怎么发音？
  How to pronounce the word?
synonym
zuò shēng作声 fā shēng发声 zuò shēng做声
2
n.pronunciation; enunciation; articulation
- xué huì yīng yǔ de zhèng què fā yīn
  学会英语的正确发音。
  Acquire a good pronunciation of English.
- zhè ge zì mǔ bù xū yào fā yīn
  这个字母不需要发音。
  This letter is silent.
- nǐ yào jì xù nǔ lì gǎi jìn fā yīn
  你要继续努力改进发音。
  You need to work on your pronunciation a bit more.

Word usage

Separable word
"发" and "音" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 刚才是谁发的音?
  Who uttered the sound just now?
- 他模仿老师发了音。
  He imitated the teacher's pronunciation.
- 这个字发什么音？
  How do you pronounce this word?

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