Definition
话筒 (huàtǒng) is a general term for any device that converts sound into an electrical signal: a microphone (for speaking/singing) or a telephone handset/receiver. 麦克风 (màikèfēng) is a loanword that specifically means a microphone (often a handheld or stand microphone), not a telephone handset. 话筒 is the more common, native word for both senses.
noun
microphone (for speaking, singing, or recording)telephone handsetreceiver
Examples
- 话筒，。Qǐng nǐ duìzhe huà tǒng shuōhuà, dàjiā cáinéng tīngjiàn.Please speak into the microphone so everyone can hear.
- ，话筒。Diànhuà xiǎng le, tā ná qǐ huà tǒng jiētīng.The phone rang; she picked up the handset to answer.
- 话筒，。Zhège huà tǒng de yīnzhì hěn hǎo, shìhé chànggē.The sound quality of this microphone is good, suitable for singing.
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