Definition
噪声 (zàoshēng) specifically means 'unwanted or disturbing noise' — it's the word for noise pollution, background racket, or disruptive sounds. This contrasts with 响声 (xiǎngshēng), which is a neutral 'sound/noise' (loud or not), and 声 (shēng), a general 'sound' or classifier for sounds. Use 噪声 when the noise is unpleasant or interferes.
noun
noise
Examples
- 噪声。Zhuāngxiū chǎnshēng de zào shēng ràng wǒ wúfǎ zhuānxīn gōngzuò.The noise from the renovation makes it impossible for me to focus on work.
- ，噪声。Túshūguǎn lǐ qǐng bǎochí ānjìng, búyào zhìzào zào shēng.Please keep quiet in the library and don't make noise.
- 噪声。Zhè zhǒng ěrjī néng yǒuxiào géjué wàijiè zào shēng.These headphones can effectively block out outside noise.
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