When you want to make something quiet, like your phone, you use 静音 (jìng yīn). This word means to mute or to make silent.
For example, if you're in a meeting, you might 静音 your phone so it doesn't ring. Your phone can also be in 静音 mode, meaning it's already muted. It's a useful word for everyday situations when you need to turn off sounds.
When you want to silence something, you use 静音. It literally means "still sound." Think of it like making the sound still. For example, if your phone is ringing in a meeting, you would 静音 it.
You can also use it as a noun to refer to silent mode. So, if your phone is on silent, you can say it's in 静音 mode. It's a very practical word for managing sounds in daily life, especially with modern devices.
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请你把电视静音。
Please mute the TV.
我的手机现在是静音模式。
My phone is in silent mode now.
老师，您能静音您的麦克风吗？
Teacher, can you mute your microphone?
开会的时候，请把手机静音。
When in a meeting, please put your phone on mute.
他忘记给电脑静音了。
He forgot to mute the computer.
我喜欢把手机调成静音。
I like to set my phone to silent.
请不要静音我的电话。
Please don't mute my call.
这个按钮是用来静音的。
This button is for muting.
请把手机静音。
Please mute your phone.
开会的时候，记得把你的麦克风静音。
When in a meeting, remember to mute your microphone.
他忘了给电视静音。
He forgot to mute the TV.
我需要把闹钟静音，才能睡个好觉。
I need to mute the alarm clock to get a good night's sleep.
请问，这个设备可以静音吗？
Excuse me, can this device be muted?
我把手机调成了静音模式。
I put my phone on silent mode.
在图书馆里，所有手机都应该设为静音。
In the library, all phones should be set to silent.
为什么你的电脑没有静音？
Why isn't your computer muted?
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وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine a quiet, still scene (静 - jìng). What do you want in such a scene? Silence! (音 - yīn). So, you 'mute' the sound.
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Picture a remote control with a prominent 'mute' button. On the button, you see the characters 静音. When you press it, the TV immediately goes silent.
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Think about your daily life. When do you use 'mute'? Your phone, TV, computer. Try to say 'I want to mute my phone' in Chinese: '我想把手机静音。' (Wǒ xiǎng bǎ shǒujī jìngyīn.) Or 'My phone is on silent mode': '我的手机是静音模式。' (Wǒ de shǒujī shì jìngyīn móshì.)
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Which of the following describes what happens when you set your phone to 静音?
静音 (jìngyīn) means 'to mute' or 'silent mode'. So, when a phone is on 静音, it won't make sounds.
You are in a library and your phone rings loudly. What should you do with your phone?
In a quiet place like a library, it's polite to set your phone to silent mode (静音) to avoid disturbing others.
Which sentence correctly uses 静音 as a verb?
In this sentence, 静音 is used as a verb, meaning 'to mute'. The other options don't use it correctly in context.
If your phone is on 静音, you will still hear the alarm clock sound.
Most phones allow the alarm clock to ring even when the phone is on silent (静音) so you don't miss important wake-up calls.
In a meeting, it's usually considered good etiquette to set your phone to 静音.
Setting your phone to silent mode (静音) in a meeting prevents disruptions and shows respect for others.
You can only use 静音 for electronic devices.
While commonly used for electronics, 静音 can also refer to muting any sound, like '静音模式' for a dishwasher to run quietly.
This sentence means 'Please mute your phone during the meeting.' The order follows a common Chinese sentence structure: Time phrase + request word + object + verb.
This means 'He forgot to mute the TV.' The '把' (bǎ) structure is used to bring the object ('电视' - TV) before the verb ('静音' - mute).
This translates to 'I muted the notifications so as not to disturb work.' Again, the '把' (bǎ) structure is key, followed by a purpose clause starting with '免得' (miǎnde - so as not to).
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مزيد من كلمات daily_life
朝九晚五
B2From nine to five; regular working hours.
未免
B2Rather; a bit too; truly (implies something excessive).
废弃
B2To abandon; to discard; to cease to use.
恪守
B2To scrupulously observe; to strictly adhere to.
反常
B2abnormal, unusual
充裕
B2Abundant; ample.
充沛
B2Abundant; plentiful; full of energy.
门禁卡
B2Access card; entry card.
门禁
B2Access control (system).
配件
B2Fittings; accessories; spare parts.
