鸣叫
When you hear a bird making sounds, the word you're looking for is 鸣叫 (míng jiào). This verb specifically describes the chirping or singing of birds. So, if you see a bird on a branch and it's making noise, you can say it's 鸣叫.
It's a straightforward word to use when talking about the sounds birds or even some insects make. Think of it as the 'to chirp' or 'to sing' for these small creatures.
When talking about birds making sounds, you'll often hear the word 鸣叫 (míng jiào). This verb specifically refers to the chirping, singing, or general vocalizations of birds. It can also describe similar short, sharp, high-pitched sounds made by insects.
For example, if you hear birds outside your window, you could say 听到鸟儿在鸣叫 (tīng dào niǎo'ér zài míng jiào), meaning 'I hear birds chirping.' It's a common and practical word to describe these natural sounds.
When you hear a bird making its beautiful sounds, the verb you're looking for in Chinese is 鸣叫 (míng jiào). This word directly translates to 'chirp' or 'sing' for birds, and it perfectly captures those short, high-pitched sounds birds and even some insects make. So, if you're talking about a bird singing in the morning, 鸣叫 is your go-to verb. It's a very common and descriptive term to use in everyday Chinese conversations.
鸣叫 in 30 Sekunden
- sound of birds
- sound of insects
- chirp/sing
§ Understanding 鸣叫 (míngjiào)
Alright, let's get into how to use 鸣叫 (míngjiào). You know it means 'to chirp' or 'to sing' for birds, and sometimes insects. It’s a pretty straightforward verb, which is great for A1 learners. No need to overcomplicate things here.
- Definition refresher
- To chirp/sing (birds); (of a bird or insect) make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 鸣叫
The most common way to use 鸣叫 (míngjiào) is in a simple Subject + Verb structure. The subject will be the bird or insect making the sound.
小鸟在树上鸣叫。
Translation hint: The little bird is chirping on the tree.
夏天的晚上，蝉儿不停地鸣叫。
Translation hint: On summer evenings, cicadas chirp continuously.
§ Adding Details: Adverbs and Time
You can easily add adverbs before 鸣叫 (míngjiào) to describe *how* the sound is made, or include time expressions to specify *when*.
Adverbs often go before the verb. Common ones include 轻轻地 (qīngqīngde - softly), 开心地 (kāixīnde - happily), 大声地 (dàshēngde - loudly).
Time expressions usually go at the beginning of the sentence or right after the subject.
清晨，鸟儿们欢快地鸣叫。
Translation hint: In the early morning, the birds are happily chirping.
那只黄鹂大声地鸣叫，好像在唱歌。
Translation hint: That oriole is chirping loudly, as if singing.
§ Using 鸣叫 (míngjiào) with Location
If you want to say *where* the chirping is happening, you can use prepositions like 在 (zài - at/on) before the location.
我们在森林里听到了鸟儿的鸣叫。
Translation hint: We heard the birds' chirping in the forest.
窗外有只鸟在鸣叫。
Translation hint: There's a bird chirping outside the window.
§ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind so you don't misuse 鸣叫 (míngjiào):
Don't use it for human singing. For people, you'd use 唱歌 (chànggē).
Don't use it for other animal sounds like barking (狗叫 gǒujiào) or meowing (猫叫 māojiào).
❌ 她在公园里鸣叫。
Translation hint: She is chirping in the park. (Incorrect, should be 唱歌)
❌ 狗在鸣叫。
Translation hint: The dog is chirping. (Incorrect, should be 狗叫)
§ Summary of Usage
To sum it up, 鸣叫 (míngjiào) is a useful verb for describing the specific sounds of birds and some insects. Keep it simple:
Subject (bird/insect) + 鸣叫 (míngjiào)
Subject + Adverb + 鸣叫 (míngjiào)
Location phrase (e.g., 在树上) + Subject + 鸣叫 (míngjiào)
Or, treat it as a noun: 鸟的鸣叫 (niǎo de míngjiào - the bird's chirping)
Practice these structures, and you'll be using 鸣叫 (míngjiào) like a pro in no time. Good job!
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
Okay, so you've learned 鸣叫 (míngjiào), which is great for talking about birds chirping or singing. But Chinese has a lot of words for sounds, and it can get a bit confusing. Let's break down when to use 鸣叫 and look at some other common words for sounds so you know the difference.
§ 鸣叫 (míngjiào) vs. 叫 (jiào)
The simplest alternative you might think of is 叫 (jiào). This word is much broader. It means to call, shout, or cry out. While birds can 叫 (jiào), using 鸣叫 (míngjiào) is more specific and natural for their sounds.
- DEFINITION
- 叫 (jiào): To call; to shout; to cry out; to make a sound (general).
猫叫了一声。
他大声叫我的名字。
See how 叫 can be used for cats, people, or generally making a sound? But when you're talking about the specific sounds of birds or insects, 鸣叫 is the better choice.
§ 鸣叫 (míngjiào) vs. 唱歌 (chànggē)
You might be tempted to use 唱歌 (chànggē) for birds 'singing'. While birds do sing, 唱歌 is primarily used for human singing. While you might occasionally hear '鸟儿唱歌' (niǎo'er chànggē), it's more poetic or metaphorical. For a direct, descriptive term for a bird's sound, 鸣叫 is the standard and most accurate word.
- DEFINITION
- 唱歌 (chànggē): To sing (typically for humans).
她喜欢唱歌。
§ Other common sound words
Here are a few other sound verbs that are good to know, so you don't accidentally use 鸣叫 in the wrong context:
吼 (hǒu): To roar (like a lion), or to shout loudly in anger.
- EXAMPLE
- 狮子在吼叫。
(The lion is roaring.)
吠 (fèi): To bark (for dogs).
- EXAMPLE
- 狗在吠。
(The dog is barking.)
哭 (kū): To cry (for humans).
- EXAMPLE
- 孩子在哭。
(The child is crying.)
说 (shuō): To speak; to say.
- EXAMPLE
- 他在说话。
(He is speaking.)
Key takeaway: When in doubt about animal sounds, remember 鸣叫 for birds and insects. For other animals or general 'calling out', 叫 is your go-to. For human singing, it's 唱歌. The more specific you are, the more natural your Chinese will sound.
Wichtige Grammatik
鸣叫 is typically used for birds and insects. It's not generally used for human singing or other animals.
鸟儿在树上鸣叫。 (The birds are chirping in the tree.)
It can be used as a verb directly without an object, as the sound itself is the action.
蝉鸣叫了一整天。 (The cicadas chirped all day long.)
鸣叫 often appears with adverbs describing the manner or duration of the sound.
它们不停地鸣叫。 (They chirped incessantly.)
When referring to a specific sound, you can say '发出鸣叫' (fāchū míngjiào - emit a chirp/singing sound).
小鸟发出悦耳的鸣叫。 (The little bird emitted a pleasant chirp.)
鸣叫 can also be used figuratively to describe a loud, piercing sound, though less common for things other than animals.
警报器鸣叫起来。 (The alarm siren started wailing.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
小鸟在树上鸣叫。
Little bird on tree chirping.
你听到鸟鸣叫了吗？
You hear bird chirping (question particle)?
早晨，鸟儿开始鸣叫。
Morning, birds start chirping.
这只鸟喜欢鸣叫。
This bird likes to chirp.
请听，鸟儿在鸣叫。
Please listen, birds are chirping.
我喜欢听鸟鸣叫。
I like to listen to birds chirping.
窗外有鸟在鸣叫。
Outside window have bird chirping.
很多鸟一起鸣叫。
Many birds together chirping.
小鸟在树上鸣叫。
Little bird chirps on the tree.
每天早上，我都会听到鸟儿的鸣叫声。
Every morning, I hear the sound of birds chirping.
春天的清晨，鸟儿欢快地鸣叫。
On a spring morning, birds chirp happily.
这只蟋蟀一直在鸣叫。
This cricket has been chirping non-stop.
你听到远处的鸟鸣叫了吗？
Did you hear the bird chirping in the distance?
夏夜，虫鸣叫声此起彼伏。
On summer nights, the sounds of insects chirping rise and fall.
公园里有各种各样的鸟在鸣叫。
There are all kinds of birds chirping in the park.
安静的乡村，只有鸟儿在鸣叫。
In the quiet countryside, only birds are chirping.
早晨，小鸟在树上鸣叫，声音清脆悦耳。
In the morning, the little birds chirp on the tree, their sound crisp and pleasant.
鸣叫 (míngjiào) is used here as a verb. 清脆悦耳 (qīngcuì yuè'ěr) describes the sound as crisp and pleasing to the ear.
夏天的夜晚，虫子开始鸣叫，仿佛在演奏一首交响乐。
On summer nights, the insects start chirping, as if performing a symphony.
仿佛 (fǎngfú) means 'as if' or 'it seems like'. 交响乐 (jiāoxiǎngyuè) means 'symphony'.
我听到窗外有鸟儿鸣叫，就知道天亮了。
I heard birds chirping outside the window, then I knew it was dawn.
就知道 (jiù zhīdào) indicates a consequence or realization. 天亮了 (tiānliàng le) means 'it's dawn' or 'the sky has brightened'.
森林里，各种各样的鸟儿鸣叫着，构成了一幅生动的画面。
In the forest, various birds chirp, forming a vivid picture.
各种各样的 (gèzhǒng gèyàng de) means 'various kinds of'. 构成 (gòuchéng) means 'to constitute' or 'to form'. 生动的画面 (shēngdòng de huàmiàn) means 'a vivid picture'.
这只蝉鸣叫了一整天，声音从未间断。
This cicada chirped all day long, its sound never stopping.
一整天 (yī zhěng tiān) means 'all day long'. 从未 (cóngwèi) means 'never'. 间断 (jiànduàn) means 'to interrupt' or 'to cease'.
虽然天气很冷，但公园里的鸟儿仍然在快乐地鸣叫。
Although the weather is cold, the birds in the park are still chirping happily.
虽然...但... (suīrán... dàn...) is a common conjunction meaning 'although...but...'. 快乐地 (kuàilè de) is an adverb meaning 'happily'.
请不要模仿鸟儿鸣叫，以免打扰到它们。
Please do not imitate the birds chirping, so as not to disturb them.
以免 (yǐmiǎn) means 'in order to avoid' or 'lest'. 打扰 (dǎrǎo) means 'to disturb'.
每次听到远处传来鸟儿的鸣叫声，我都感到很放松。
Every time I hear the sound of birds chirping from afar, I feel very relaxed.
每次 (měi cì) means 'every time'. 远处 (yuǎnchù) means 'afar' or 'a distant place'. 感到 (gǎndào) means 'to feel'.
清晨，鸟儿在枝头鸣叫，唤醒了沉睡的城市。
Early morning, birds chirping on branches, woke up the sleeping city.
的 indicates a possessive or descriptive relationship. 沉睡的城市 (the sleeping city).
那只画眉鸟的鸣叫声非常悦耳，吸引了许多听众。
That thrush's song is very pleasant to listen to, attracting many listeners.
悦耳 (yuè'ěr) means pleasant to the ear.
夏夜，草丛中传来阵阵虫子的鸣叫声。
Summer night, sounds of insects chirping came from the grass.
阵阵 (zhènzhèn) is a reduplicated measure word indicating 'bursts' or 'rounds'.
虽然看不见它们，但能听到远处鸡的鸣叫。
Although we can't see them, we can hear the chickens crowing in the distance.
虽然...但... (suīrán... dàn...) means 'although... but...'
那只鹦鹉不停地鸣叫，似乎在模仿人类的说话。
That parrot kept chirping, seemingly imitating human speech.
不停地 (bùtíng de) means 'continuously' or 'non-stop'.
森林里，各种鸟儿的鸣叫声此起彼伏，构成了一首大自然的乐章。
In the forest, the chirping of various birds rose and fell, forming a symphony of nature.
此起彼伏 (cǐqǐbǐfú) is an idiom meaning 'rising and falling successively'.
我家附近有一只猫头鹰，它经常在深夜鸣叫。
There's an owl near my house, it often hoots late at night.
经常 (jīngcháng) means 'often' or 'frequently'.
动物园里的孔雀展开了美丽的羽毛，并发出响亮的鸣叫。
The peacock in the zoo spread its beautiful feathers and let out a loud cry.
发出 (fāchū) means 'to emit' or 'to send out'.
黎明时分，窗外的鸟儿开始鸣叫，预示着新的一天。
At dawn, the birds outside the window began to chirp, signaling a new day.
公园里，各种鸟儿的鸣叫声此起彼伏，构成了一曲自然的乐章。
In the park, the chirping of various birds rose and fell, forming a natural symphony.
夏日的夜晚，蟋蟀的鸣叫声在田野中回荡，令人感到宁静。
On summer nights, the chirping of crickets echoed in the fields, bringing a sense of tranquility.
他模仿鸟儿的鸣叫声惟妙惟肖，引得真正的鸟儿也跟着应和。
He imitated the chirping of birds so vividly that real birds responded in kind.
警报器突然鸣叫起来，提醒人们有紧急情况发生。
The alarm suddenly blared, warning people of an emergency.
深山里，不知名的鸟儿鸣叫着，打破了森林的寂静。
In the deep mountains, unknown birds chirped, breaking the silence of the forest.
她的手机铃声设置成了一段清脆的鸟儿鸣叫声。
Her phone's ringtone was set to a clear bird chirping sound.
虽然看不见，但能听到远方传来的阵阵鸟儿鸣叫，让人心生向往。
Though unseen, the occasional chirping of birds from afar evoked a sense of longing.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
So verwendest du es
鸣叫 (míng jiào) is typically used for sounds made by birds or insects. You wouldn't use it for human voices or the sounds of most other animals.
A common mistake is using 鸣叫 for sounds not made by birds or insects. For example, you wouldn't say '狗鸣叫' (gǒu míng jiào) for a dog barking; you would use '狗叫' (gǒu jiào) or '狗吠' (gǒu fèi).
Tipps
Basic Meaning of 鸣叫
The most common use of 鸣叫 (míngjiào) is to describe birds or insects making sounds, like chirping or singing. It's not typically used for human voices.
Components of 鸣叫
Break it down: 鸣 (míng) means 'to sing, cry (of birds or animals)', and 叫 (jiào) means 'to shout, call'. Together, they emphasize the sound.
Visualizing 鸣叫
When you hear 鸣叫, picture a bird on a branch or a cricket in the grass. This helps solidify the meaning.
Common Subject for 鸣叫
Remember that 鸣叫 almost always refers to animals, especially birds and insects. You wouldn't say a person 鸣叫.
Difference from 叫 (to call/shout)
While 叫 can be used alone, 鸣叫 specifically implies a natural sound made by an animal, rather than a human call or shout.
Listening Practice for 鸣叫
Listen to recordings of bird songs or insect sounds and try to associate them with the word 鸣叫. This helps with aural recognition.
Usage with Animals
Examples:
鸟儿在树上鸣叫。(Niǎo'ér zài shù shàng míngjiào.) - The birds are chirping in the tree.
虫子在草丛中鸣叫。(Chóngzi zài cǎocóng zhōng míngjiào.) - The insects are chirping in the grass.
Avoid for Human Voices
Do NOT use 鸣叫 when talking about people singing or shouting. Use 唱歌 (chànggē) for singing and 叫 (jiào) or 喊 (hǎn) for shouting.
Contextual Clues for 鸣叫
If you see 鸣叫 in a sentence, look for other words like 鸟 (niǎo - bird) or 虫 (chóng - insect) to confirm its meaning.
Beyond Literal Chirping
Sometimes 鸣叫 can be used in a more poetic sense for other natural sounds, but for A1, stick to birds and insects. For instance, 警笛鸣叫 (jǐngdí míngjiào) - the siren blared, but this is less common at A1.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a **"鳴" (míng)** bird **"叫" (jiào)**-ing loudly. The sound 'míng' can sound a bit like 'mingle' or 'ping', and 'jiào' sounds like 'jiao' (as in 'Ciao!'). So, a 'mingle-jiao' bird is chirping!
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a bright blue bird with a small, open beak, and musical notes coming out as it chirps. The notes are colored in shades of orange and red, indicating the sharpness and high pitch of the sound. You can almost hear the 'míng jiào' sound.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Describe what you hear in a park in Chinese using '鸣叫'. For example, if you hear birds, you could say: '我听到鸟儿在鸣叫。' (Wǒ tīngdào niǎo'ér zài míngjiào. - I hear birds chirping.) Try to create a sentence about an insect making a sound.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
When describing the sounds of birds in nature.
- 鸟儿在树上鸣叫。
- 小鸟在黎明时分鸣叫。
- 听到悦耳的鸟鸣叫声。
When describing insects making sounds.
- 知了在夏天鸣叫。
- 蟋蟀在夜晚鸣叫。
- 草丛里传来昆虫的鸣叫声。
In literature or poetry, to evoke natural imagery.
- 清晨，鸟语花香，虫鸣叫。
- 听到鸟儿鸣叫，仿佛置身仙境。
- 在寂静的夜晚，虫鸣叫声更显清晰。
When distinguishing between different animal sounds.
- 鸟儿鸣叫，狗儿吠叫。
- 不是所有动物都鸣叫。
- 鸣叫声是鸟类特有的声音。
When talking about animal behavior in documentaries or nature shows.
- 这种鸟只在繁殖期鸣叫。
- 科学家研究鸟儿的鸣叫声。
- 鸣叫声是它们交流的方式。
Gesprächseinstiege
"你喜欢听鸟儿鸣叫吗？为什么？"
"你觉得哪种昆虫的鸣叫声最好听？"
"在你的家乡，早上能听到鸟儿鸣叫吗？"
"除了鸟和昆虫，还有哪些动物会鸣叫？"
"你曾经被鸟儿的鸣叫声吵醒过吗？"
Tagebuch-Impulse
写下你听到过最美的鸟鸣叫的经历。
如果让你用声音来描述春天，你会选择什么鸣叫声？
想象一下一个没有鸟鸣叫的世界会是什么样子？
描述一个你曾经被昆虫鸣叫声包围的夜晚。
你认为鸟儿鸣叫对大自然有什么意义？
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen鸣叫 (míng jiào) is specifically for birds or insects making sounds, like chirping or singing. 叫 (jiào) is a more general verb that can mean 'to call,' 'to shout,' or 'to make a sound' for many different things, including people and animals. Think of 鸣叫 as a more precise way to describe the sounds of birds and certain insects.
No, you cannot use 鸣叫 (míng jiào) for a dog barking. 鸣叫 is reserved for birds and some insects. For a dog, you would use 叫 (jiào) or 吠 (fèi). Each animal has its own specific verb for making sounds in Chinese.
鸣叫 (míng jiào) is a perfectly natural and common word to use in everyday conversation when you're talking about birds or insects making sounds. It's not overly formal at all.
You can say 小鸟在鸣叫 (xiǎo niǎo zài míng jiào), which means 'The little birds are singing/chirping.' Or simply 鸟儿鸣叫 (niǎo'er míng jiào), 'The birds chirp/sing.'
While 鸣叫 (míng jiào) is primarily a verb, you might sometimes see it used in a nominalized way, like '鸟儿的鸣叫' (niǎo'er de míng jiào), meaning 'the chirping/singing of the birds.' But generally, it functions as a verb.
鸣叫 (míng jiào) generally has a neutral or even positive connotation, especially when referring to birds singing. It simply describes the sound being made. There's no inherent negative meaning to it.
For birds, besides 鸣叫 (míng jiào), you might also hear 啼 (tí), especially for sounds like a rooster crowing (公鸡啼叫 - gōngjī tíjiào) or birds at dawn. However, 鸣叫 is more common for general chirping or singing.
No, you cannot use 鸣叫 (míng jiào) for sirens or alarms. Those are mechanical sounds. For a siren, you might use 警报器响了 (jǐngbàoqì xiǎng le) meaning 'the alarm sounded' or 警笛响了 (jǐngdí xiǎng le) for 'the siren sounded.' 鸣叫 is specifically for living creatures: birds and insects.
鸣叫 (míng jiào) can refer to insects like cicadas (知了鸣叫 - zhīliǎo míng jiào), crickets (蟋蟀鸣叫 - xīshuài míng jiào), or grasshoppers. Essentially, insects that produce a distinct, often high-pitched sound.
At the A1 level, understanding 鸣叫 (míng jiào) is useful because it's a common and descriptive verb for something you'll often encounter in daily life or descriptions of nature. While '叫' is more general, knowing 鸣叫 helps you be more precise and understand more natural Chinese expressions.
Teste dich selbst 54 Fragen
Which animal is most likely to '鸣叫'?
鸣叫 (míngjiào) specifically refers to the sound birds or insects make. Dogs bark, fish don't make this sound, and cats meow.
In the morning, what sound do you often hear from the trees?
鸟儿鸣叫 (niǎo'ér míngjiào) means 'birds chirping', which is a common sound in the morning. The other options refer to different sounds.
Which sentence correctly uses '鸣叫'?
鸣叫 (míngjiào) is used for birds or insects. Option A correctly applies it to a little bird. Music plays, cars honk, and children cry, they don't '鸣叫'.
Only birds can '鸣叫'.
鸣叫 (míngjiào) can also be used for insects, like crickets or cicadas.
The sound '鸣叫' is usually quiet and low-pitched.
鸣叫 (míngjiào) describes a short, sharp, high-pitched sound.
You can use '鸣叫' to describe a person singing.
鸣叫 (míngjiào) is specifically for birds and insects, not human singing.
Write a short sentence describing what birds do in the morning using '鸣叫'.
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Sample answer
早上的鸟儿在鸣叫。
Complete the sentence: '我听到窗外的鸟儿______。' (I heard the birds outside the window ______.)
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Sample answer
我听到窗外的鸟儿鸣叫。
Translate 'The little bird is chirping.' into Chinese using '鸣叫'.
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Sample answer
小鸟在鸣叫。
小鸟在什么时候鸣叫？ (When do the birds chirp?)
Read this passage:
花园里有几只小鸟。它们在树上唱歌。它们的歌声很好听。这些小鸟喜欢在早上鸣叫。
小鸟在什么时候鸣叫？ (When do the birds chirp?)
Passage says: '这些小鸟喜欢在早上鸣叫。'
Passage says: '这些小鸟喜欢在早上鸣叫。'
根据这段话，你听到了什么声音？ (According to this passage, what sound did you hear?)
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今天天气很好。我打开窗户，听到了一只鸟在鸣叫。它的声音很小，但是很清楚。
根据这段话，你听到了什么声音？ (According to this passage, what sound did you hear?)
Passage says: '听到了一只鸟在鸣叫。'
Passage says: '听到了一只鸟在鸣叫。'
鸟儿每天早上从哪里飞出来？ (Where do the birds fly out from every morning?)
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公园里有许多树。树上有很多鸟窝。每天早上，鸟儿都会从鸟窝里飞出来，然后开始鸣叫。
鸟儿每天早上从哪里飞出来？ (Where do the birds fly out from every morning?)
Passage says: '每天早上，鸟儿都会从鸟窝里飞出来。'
Passage says: '每天早上，鸟儿都会从鸟窝里飞出来。'
每天早上，窗外的鸟儿都会准时开始___。
“鸣叫”专指鸟、昆虫等发出叫声。这里指鸟儿发出声音。
夏天的夜晚，草丛中传来蟋蟀的___声。
蟋蟀发出的是“鸣叫”声，指昆虫发出的声音。
这座公园里，清晨经常能听到各种鸟儿的___。
“鸣叫”是鸟类发声的常用词。
那只孤独的杜鹃在山谷中___，声音回荡。
杜鹃是一种鸟，其叫声用“鸣叫”来形容。
在寂静的森林里，偶尔能听到虫子的___。
“鸣叫”也可以用来形容昆虫发出的声音。
春天到了，鸟儿在枝头欢乐地___。
鸟儿在枝头发出声音，用“鸣叫”最合适。
Choose the sentence where "鸣叫" is used correctly:
While '鸣叫' typically refers to birds or insects, it can also be used for sounds like an alarm or whistle that are sharp and high-pitched. The phone ringing or bees humming are not typically described with '鸣叫'.
Which of the following creatures is most likely to "鸣叫"?
Crickets make a chirping sound that fits the definition of '鸣叫'. Dogs bark, cats meow, and fish don't typically make vocal sounds that would be described this way.
Which word is a synonym for '鸣叫' when describing a bird's sound?
'啼叫' specifically refers to the sound a bird makes, similar to '鸣叫'. The other options are actions, not sounds.
When a person shouts loudly, you can describe it as "鸣叫".
'鸣叫' is generally reserved for birds, insects, or certain sharp, high-pitched sounds like whistles or alarms, not human shouting.
A car horn can be described as "鸣叫" when it makes a loud sound.
The sharp, often high-pitched sound of a car horn fits the broader application of '鸣叫' for mechanical sounds.
The sound of ocean waves crashing on the shore is an example of "鸣叫".
Ocean waves produce a roaring or crashing sound, which is not typically described as '鸣叫'. '鸣叫' implies a more distinct, often high-pitched sound.
Imagine you are describing a peaceful morning in a park. Use '鸣叫' to describe the birds you hear. Write 3-4 sentences.
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Sample answer
清晨，我在公园里散步。空气清新，阳光温暖。耳边传来阵阵鸟儿的鸣叫声，让人心情舒畅。这真是一个美好的开始。
You are writing a short story about a character who is awakened by the sounds of nature. How would you incorporate '鸣叫' into their experience? Write 3-4 sentences.
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清晨，我被窗外悦耳的鸟儿鸣叫声唤醒。我慢慢睁开眼睛，看到阳光透过树叶洒进房间。这种自然的音乐让我感到无比平静。
Describe a time when you heard birds '鸣叫' in an unexpected or memorable setting. What was the feeling or atmosphere like? Write 3-4 sentences.
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我记得有一次在山上露营，半夜突然听到了一阵清脆的鸟儿鸣叫声。在寂静的夜晚，那声音显得格外清晰，让我感到一丝神秘和好奇。
根据短文，作者在什么时候听到鸟儿鸣叫？
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清晨，当第一缕阳光穿透薄雾，落在窗前的树梢上时，各种鸟儿便开始欢快地鸣叫起来。它们的歌声此起彼伏，为寂静的山谷带来了生机。我喜欢在这样的早晨，泡上一杯茶，静静地聆听这大自然的交响乐。
根据短文，作者在什么时候听到鸟儿鸣叫？
短文中提到“当第一缕阳光穿透薄雾...各种鸟儿便开始欢快地鸣叫起来”，所以是在第一缕阳光出现的时候。
短文中提到“当第一缕阳光穿透薄雾...各种鸟儿便开始欢快地鸣叫起来”，所以是在第一缕阳光出现的时候。
这段文字主要表达了什么？
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城市的公园里，虽然有车辆的喧嚣，但只要你细心聆听，也能听到躲在树丛中的小鸟在鸣叫。它们的歌声，像是给忙碌的城市生活带来了一丝宁静和希望。许多上班族会在午休时来这里散步，享受这片刻的自然。
这段文字主要表达了什么？
短文提到“它们的歌声，像是给忙碌的城市生活带来了一丝宁静和希望”，表明鸟儿的鸣叫能带来平静。
短文提到“它们的歌声，像是给忙碌的城市生活带来了一丝宁静和希望”，表明鸟儿的鸣叫能带来平静。
根据这句古诗，鸟鸣对山林的幽静有何影响？
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古人常说“蝉噪林逾静，鸟鸣山更幽”。这句诗表达了在喧闹之中反而能感受到更深层次的寂静。鸟儿的鸣叫声，并非打破了山林的幽静，反而衬托出其远离尘嚣的意境。
根据这句古诗，鸟鸣对山林的幽静有何影响？
短文中明确提到“鸟儿的鸣叫声，并非打破了山林的幽静，反而衬托出其远离尘嚣的意境”。
短文中明确提到“鸟儿的鸣叫声，并非打破了山林的幽静，反而衬托出其远离尘嚣的意境”。
清晨，窗外的鸟儿开始____，宣告新的一天来临。
“鸣叫”特指鸟类或昆虫发出声音，符合语境中鸟儿发出声音的描述。“唱歌”虽然也是发出声音，但更常用于人类或拟人化的表达。
夏夜，草丛中的蟋蟀____不止，给寂静的夜晚增添了几分生机。
“鸣叫”可以用来形容昆虫发出的声音，与蟋蟀的叫声相符。其他选项不适用于形容昆虫。
这只鹦鹉被训练得很好，不仅会模仿人说话，还会学各种鸟儿的____。
这里指的是鹦鹉模仿鸟儿发出的声音，所以“鸣叫”是最佳选择。其他选项不准确。
森林深处，各种不知名的鸟儿此起彼伏地____，形成一曲自然的交响乐。
形容鸟儿在森林中发出的声音，用“鸣叫”最贴切。其他选项不适用于形容鸟类的自然行为。
他独自一人坐在公园长椅上，听着远处传来的蝉声____，思绪万千。
蝉发出的声音通常用“鸣叫”来形容。其他词语不符合语境。
小时候，我最喜欢在清晨被屋檐下燕子的____声唤醒。
燕子发出的声音通常用“鸣叫”来描述。其他选项不准确或不自然。
Imagine you are a bird watcher. Describe a scene where you observe a bird鸣叫 (míngjiào) in detail. What kind of bird is it? Where is it? What does its鸣叫 (míngjiào) sound like? How does it make you feel?
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Sample answer
清晨，我坐在公园的长椅上，一只红冠雀落在附近的树枝上。它不停地鸣叫，声音清脆悦耳，仿佛在向我问好。我被它的鸣叫声深深吸引，感到心情平静，仿佛所有的烦恼都随风而逝。
You are writing a short story. A character is walking through a forest and hears a strange 鸣叫 (míngjiào). Describe the character's reaction and what they think might be making the sound. Focus on building suspense.
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Sample answer
夜幕降临，我独自一人在森林中穿行。突然，一阵奇异的鸣叫声打破了宁静。那声音尖锐而短暂，仿佛有什么东西在黑暗中呼唤。我的心跳加速，四下张望，却什么也看不见。是猫头鹰？还是某种未知的生物？恐惧感油然而生。
Write a short poem (4-6 lines) about the sound of birds 鸣叫 (míngjiào) in a specific setting (e.g., city park, mountain, your backyard). Convey the atmosphere and your feelings.
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Sample answer
清晨，公园里鸟儿鸣叫， 声声入耳，唤醒沉睡的大地。 绿叶间跳跃，歌声婉转， 带来一日的宁静与美好。
小明在花园里听到了什么声音？
Read this passage:
在一个阳光明媚的早晨，小明在花园里散步。他听到远处传来一阵清脆的鸣叫声，那是他最喜欢的画眉鸟在枝头欢快地唱歌。小明停下脚步，仔细聆听，享受这美妙的自然之声。他想，如果生活能一直这样平静而美好，那该多好啊。
小明在花园里听到了什么声音？
根据文章，“他听到远处传来一阵清脆的鸣叫声，那是他最喜欢的画眉鸟在枝头欢快地唱歌。”
根据文章，“他听到远处传来一阵清脆的鸣叫声，那是他最喜欢的画眉鸟在枝头欢快地唱歌。”
文章中提到的新昆虫的鸣叫声有什么特点？
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科研人员在亚马逊雨林中发现了一种新的昆虫。这种昆虫体型微小，但它的鸣叫声却异常响亮，可以穿透密集的植被。这种独特的鸣叫声有助于它们在广阔的雨林中找到同伴并进行交流。然而，由于栖息地遭到破坏，这种昆虫的数量正在迅速减少。
文章中提到的新昆虫的鸣叫声有什么特点？
文章指出，“这种昆虫体型微小，但它的鸣叫声却异常响亮，可以穿透密集的植被。”
文章指出，“这种昆虫体型微小，但它的鸣叫声却异常响亮，可以穿透密集的植被。”
“蝉噪林逾静，鸟鸣山更幽”这句诗运用了什么手法来描绘山林的幽静？
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古诗中常有关于鸟儿鸣叫的描写，例如“蝉噪林逾静，鸟鸣山更幽”。这句诗通过动静结合的手法，描绘了山林的幽静。鸟儿的鸣叫声反而衬托出山林的寂静，给人一种超然物外的感受。这表明，在文学创作中，鸣叫不仅是声音的描述，更是一种意境的营造。
“蝉噪林逾静，鸟鸣山更幽”这句诗运用了什么手法来描绘山林的幽静？
文章中明确提到，“这句诗通过动静结合的手法，描绘了山林的幽静。”
文章中明确提到，“这句诗通过动静结合的手法，描绘了山林的幽静。”
在寂静的夜晚，森林里传来各种虫子的___，此起彼伏。
‘鸣叫’特指鸟类或昆虫发出的声音。‘叫喊’、‘呼唤’和‘呐喊’通常用于人声。
清晨，窗外鸟儿的___把我从睡梦中唤醒。
‘鸣叫’是鸟类发声的常用词。‘唱歌’可以指鸟鸣，但‘鸣叫’更侧重于自然的声音。‘说话’和‘吼叫’不适用于鸟。
这只夜莺的___非常动听，吸引了许多游客驻足聆听。
‘鸣叫’是描述鸟类声音的准确词汇。‘歌声’也可以，但‘鸣叫’更具普遍性。‘叫喊声’通常用于人类。‘声音’太泛。
春天的原野上，处处可以听到布谷鸟的___，预示着播种的季节来临。
‘鸣叫’是鸟类发出声音的常用词。‘呼唤’、‘叫嚣’和‘呐喊’不适用于鸟类。
尽管天色已晚，树林里的蝉虫依然在___，为夏夜增添了几分喧嚣。
‘鸣叫’可用于昆虫发出的声音。‘吵闹’、‘说话’和‘唱歌’不适用于昆虫。
清晨的山谷，只有偶尔传来的鸟儿___，显得格外宁静。
‘鸣叫’是描述鸟类声音的恰当词汇。‘叫嚷’、‘嘶吼’和‘咆哮’通常用于动物的较大或愤怒的声音，不适用于鸟类。
当我在森林里散步时，我听到了一种动听的___。
“鸣叫声”特指鸟类或昆虫发出的声音，符合语境中“动听的”描述。
清晨，窗外的鸟儿开始___，宣告新的一天来临。
“鸣叫”是鸟类发出声音的专属动词，与清晨鸟儿的活动相符。
夏日的夜晚，池塘边的蛙声和虫子的___交织成一曲自然的乐章。
“鸣叫”可以用来形容昆虫发出的声音，符合语境中“虫子的”修饰。
“鸣叫”只能用来形容鸟类发出的声音。
“鸣叫”除了可以形容鸟类，也可以形容昆虫发出的声音。
听到鸟儿的鸣叫通常会让人感到愉悦。
鸟儿的鸣叫通常被认为是悦耳的，会带来积极的情绪。
在中文中，我们可以用“鸣叫”来形容人的说话声。
“鸣叫”专门用于描述动物（特别是鸟类和昆虫）发出的声音，不用于形容人的说话声。
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Summary
鸣叫 (míng jiào) is used for the sounds that birds and insects make, like chirping or singing.
- sound of birds
- sound of insects
- chirp/sing
Basic Meaning of 鸣叫
The most common use of 鸣叫 (míngjiào) is to describe birds or insects making sounds, like chirping or singing. It's not typically used for human voices.
Components of 鸣叫
Break it down: 鸣 (míng) means 'to sing, cry (of birds or animals)', and 叫 (jiào) means 'to shout, call'. Together, they emphasize the sound.
Visualizing 鸣叫
When you hear 鸣叫, picture a bird on a branch or a cricket in the grass. This helps solidify the meaning.
Common Subject for 鸣叫
Remember that 鸣叫 almost always refers to animals, especially birds and insects. You wouldn't say a person 鸣叫.
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