收音 (shōu yīn) — to receive (radio signals); to tune in

Definition

Verb meaning to receive or tune in to a radio signal. Usually appears with 收音机 ('radio') or after 听/看; rare as a standalone noun.

verb
to receive (radio signals)to tune in

Examples

  • Zhè tái shōu yīn jī jīng cháng shōu bú dào yīn, yào bú yào xiū yí xià?
    This radio often can't receive signals — should we get it fixed?
  • Tā shōu le yí cì yīn, dàn shén me dōu méi tīng dào.
    He tuned in once but didn't hear anything.
  • Nǐ shōu yí xià yīn, kàn kàn yǒu méi yǒu tiān qì yù bào.
    Tune in and see if there's a weather forecast.

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