录音
录音 30 सेकंड में
- 录音 (lùyīn) means 'audio recording' and is a common noun for files or tapes containing sound.
- It is frequently used in language learning (听录音) and daily technology (发录音).
- The standard measure word is '段' (duàn), used for segments of audio.
- Commonly confused with '录像' (video) and '声音' (raw sound).
The term 录音 (lùyīn) is a foundational noun in modern Mandarin Chinese, primarily referring to an audio recording or the captured sound data resulting from the process of recording. At its core, the word is composed of two distinct characters: 录 (lù), which historically meant to copy or transcribe, and 音 (yīn), which signifies sound, tone, or music. Together, they encapsulate the technological and physical act of 'capturing sound' and preserving it for future playback. In the context of CEFR A2, learners encounter this word frequently when discussing media, technology, and language learning tools. It is the tangible result of a microphone capturing vibrations and converting them into a format that can be stored on a phone, a computer, or an old-fashioned tape.
- Etymological Root
- The character 录 (lù) originally depicted the act of carving or engraving on wood or metal, suggesting a sense of permanent record-keeping. When paired with 音 (sound), it implies the 'engraving' of sound into a medium.
- Modern Application
- Today, 录音 refers to everything from a voice memo on a smartphone to a professional studio track or a historical archive of a speech.
- Grammatical Flexibility
- While specified here as a noun, it is important to note that in Chinese, the boundary between noun and verb is often fluid. However, as a noun, it functions as the object of verbs like '听' (listen to) or '发' (send).
“请听这段录音,然后回答问题。” (Please listen to this recording, then answer the questions.)
Understanding 录音 requires recognizing its role in the digital age. It is no longer just a physical tape; it is a 'file' (文件 - wénjiàn). When a teacher asks you to submit a '录音作业' (recording homework), they are asking for a digital audio file of your speech. The word carries a sense of objectivity; it is the data itself. Unlike '声音' (shēngyīn), which is the live sound you hear in the moment, 录音 is the sound that has been 'captured' and 'saved'. This distinction is crucial for A2 learners who might confuse the two. You can hear a 声音 in the street, but you listen to a 录音 on your device.
“我不小心删掉了那段重要的录音。” (I accidentally deleted that important recording.)
In professional settings, 录音 can also refer to the 'act' of recording in a general sense (like 'recording session'), but for the A2 level, focusing on it as 'the recording' (the file/audio) is most practical. It is ubiquitous in language apps like SubLearn, where the 录音 serves as the primary input for listening comprehension. The word is neutral in tone and can be used in formal, informal, and technical contexts without change.
- Visual Representation
- In digital interfaces, the icon for 录音 is usually a microphone or a waveform.
- Synonym Note
- While '音频' (yīnpín - audio) is more technical, '录音' is the standard everyday term for the content itself.
“这段录音很不清楚,噪音太多。” (This recording is very unclear; there is too much noise.)
Finally, consider the cultural shift. In the past, 录音 implied cassettes (录音带). Now, it implies MP3s or cloud storage. Despite the technology change, the word remains the same, proving its stability in the Chinese lexicon. Whether it's a spy's secret recording in a movie or a student's practice session, 录音 is the universal term for captured sound.
Using 录音 (lùyīn) correctly involves understanding its role as a noun that describes a result. In Chinese grammar, nouns often follow specific patterns with measure words and verbs. For 录音, the most common measure word is 段 (duàn), which means 'a segment' or 'a section'. You might also see 个 (gè) in very informal speech, but '段' is more precise for audio content.
- Common Verb Pairings
- 1. 听 (tīng) - To listen to a recording.
2. 发 (fā) - To send a recording (via WeChat, etc.).
3. 存 (cún) - To save a recording.
4. 删 (shān) - To delete a recording.
“我把会议的录音发给你了。” (I sent the meeting recording to you.)
When you want to describe the quality of the recording, you place adjectives before it. For example, '清晰的录音' (qīngxī de lùyīn - a clear recording) or '模糊的录音' (móhu de lùyīn - a blurry/unclear recording). Because it is a noun, it can also function as a subject in a sentence: '这段录音很有用' (This recording is very useful).
In the context of language learning, you will often hear '听录音' (listen to the recording). This is a standard command. If you are using it as a noun in a compound, like '录音笔' (lùyīnbǐ - voice recorder pen) or '录音棚' (lùyīnpéng - recording studio), it maintains its identity as the concept of 'sound recording'.
“他在录音棚里工作了一整天。” (He worked in the recording studio all day.)
One subtle point for advanced learners: while 录音 is a noun, it is also a 'separable verb' (离合词) in some contexts (录一个音), but at the A2 level, treating it as a standard noun for 'the recording' is the safest and most common path. When you are on WeChat and someone sends you a voice message, you are receiving a '语音' (yǔyīn - voice message), but the file itself is a '录音'.
You will encounter 录音 (lùyīn) in a variety of environments, ranging from educational settings to legal and technological spheres. In the classroom, it is perhaps the most frequent word used during listening exercises. Teachers will say, '现在开始放录音' (Now we will start playing the recording). This prepares students to focus on the audio input.
- 1. Technology & Apps
- On your smartphone, the app used to capture sound is often labeled '录音机' (Sound Recorder) or simply '录音'. When you finish, the list of files will be titled '我的录音' (My Recordings).
- 2. Legal & News
- In news reports about scandals or court cases, you will often hear about '秘密录音' (secret recordings) or '录音证据' (audio evidence). Here, the word takes on a more serious, evidentiary tone.
“警方发现了现场的录音。” (The police found a recording of the scene.)
In the music industry, 录音 is everywhere. A '录音师' (lùyīnshī) is a recording engineer. When a singer says they are 'going to record', they might say '去录音', but when they talk about the final product, they refer to the '录音效果' (recording effect/quality). If you visit a professional studio, you are entering a '录音室'.
Finally, in daily life, you might hear it when dealing with customer service. Many hotlines begin with the automated message: '为了保证服务质量,您的通话可能会被录音' (To ensure service quality, your call may be recorded). In this case, '被录音' uses the word in a passive verbal sense, but it stems from the noun concept of making a recording.
Learners often stumble when distinguishing 录音 (lùyīn) from similar terms. The most frequent error is confusing it with 录像 (lùxiàng). While '录音' refers strictly to audio (sound), '录像' refers to video (visuals). If you say you are listening to a '录像', it sounds like you are listening to the sound of a video without watching it, which is rarely what is intended.
- Mistake 1: 录音 vs. 声音
- Users often say '我听这个声音' when they mean 'I am listening to this recording'. '声音' (shēngyīn) is the general word for 'sound' or 'voice'. '录音' is the specific word for a recorded sound file.
- Mistake 2: Measure Word Errors
- Using '个' instead of '段'. While '一个录音' is understood, '一段录音' is much more natural and native-sounding for a piece of audio.
“❌ 我听了一个声音。(I heard a sound.)
✅ 我听了一段录音。(I listened to a recording.)”
Another common mistake is the word order when using it as an adjective. Learners might say '录音的老师' (the recording's teacher) when they mean '老师的录音' (the teacher's recording). Remember that the possessor or the creator of the recording comes first.
Lastly, learners sometimes confuse 录音 with 语音 (yǔyīn). In the context of WeChat, a 'voice message' is a '语音'. If you call it a '录音', people will understand, but it sounds slightly technical, like you've sent them a professional audio file rather than a quick spoken message.
To master 录音 (lùyīn), it helps to see where it sits among its 'cousins' in the Chinese language. Several words share the '录' (record) or '音' (sound) characters, and knowing the differences is key to sounding natural.
- 1. 录像 (lùxiàng)
- Meaning: Video recording. Use this when there are moving pictures involved. '录音' is for your ears; '录像' is for your eyes and ears.
- 2. 声音 (shēngyīn)
- Meaning: Sound/Voice. This is the raw phenomenon. You can hear the '声音' of the wind, but you can only have a '录音' of the wind if you recorded it.
- 3. 语音 (yǔyīn)
- Meaning: Speech/Voice message. This specifically refers to human speech sounds. In apps like WeChat, '发语音' is the standard phrase for sending a voice note.
- 4. 音频 (yīnpín)
- Meaning: Audio (technical). This is the term used in computer science or media production. You might talk about an '音频文件' (audio file).
“虽然录音很清楚,但他的声音太小了。” (Although the recording is clear, his voice is too quiet.)
There is also 记录 (jìlù), which means 'to record' in the sense of writing something down or keeping a log (like a world record or meeting minutes). While 录音 is specifically for sound, 记录 is a broader term for any kind of documentation. If you '记录' a meeting, you might be taking notes. If you '录音' a meeting, you are using a microphone.
How Formal Is It?
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ज़रूरी व्याकरण
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
请听录音。
Please listen to the recording.
Simple imperative sentence.
这是录音吗?
Is this a recording?
Basic question with '吗'.
我不听录音。
I don't listen to recordings.
Negative sentence with '不'.
录音很好。
The recording is very good.
Subject + Adjective structure.
老师有录音。
The teacher has the recording.
Subject + Verb + Object.
他在听录音。
He is listening to the recording.
Present continuous with '在'.
这是英语录音。
This is an English recording.
Noun modifying noun.
录音在哪里?
Where is the recording?
Question with '在哪里'.
我有一段录音。
I have a segment of recording.
Use of measure word '段'.
请给我发那个录音。
Please send me that recording.
Request with '给...发'.
这段录音不清楚。
This recording is not clear.
Demonstrative + Measure word + Noun.
他在录音棚工作。
He works in a recording studio.
Compound noun '录音棚'.
你听了老师的录音吗?
Did you listen to the teacher's recording?
Possessive '的' and past action '了'.
我需要买一个录音笔。
I need to buy a voice recorder pen.
Compound noun '录音笔'.
这个录音太长了。
This recording is too long.
Adverb '太' + Adjective + '了'.
我们要听三遍录音。
We need to listen to the recording three times.
Frequency complement '三遍'.
通话可能会被录音。
The call might be recorded.
Passive voice with '被'.
录音的质量非常高。
The quality of the recording is very high.
Abstract noun '质量' as subject.
他把录音存到了电脑里。
He saved the recording onto the computer.
'把' construction.
这段录音是重要的证据。
This recording is important evidence.
Noun as a complement.
你可以把录音转换成文字吗?
Can you convert the recording into text?
'转换成' (convert into).
我没听清录音里的内容。
I didn't hear the content in the recording clearly.
Resultative complement '听清'.
录音师正在调整设备。
The recording engineer is adjusting the equipment.
Professional title '录音师'.
请确认录音已经开始了。
Please confirm that the recording has already started.
Object clause after '确认'.
这段录音揭露了事实真相。
This recording revealed the truth of the facts.
Formal verb '揭露'.
录音效果超出了我们的预期。
The recording effect exceeded our expectations.
Abstract subject '录音效果'.
他擅长进行现场录音。
He is good at doing live recordings.
'擅长' (be good at) + Verb phrase.
这份录音资料具有很高的研究价值。
This recorded material has high research value.
Formal term '资料' and '具有'.
由于录音模糊,我们无法辨认声音。
Due to the blurry recording, we cannot identify the voice.
Causal conjunction '由于'.
秘密录音在法律上是有争议的。
Secret recording is legally controversial.
Adverbial '在法律上'.
他将录音剪辑成了一个短片。
He edited the recording into a short clip.
Verb '剪辑' (to edit).
录音带已经过时了,现在都用数字化存储。
Cassette tapes are outdated; now everything uses digital storage.
Contrast between old and new technology.
这段录音捕捉到了极其细微的环境音。
This recording captured extremely subtle ambient sounds.
Sophisticated verb '捕捉'.
录音中潜藏着不为人知的细节。
Hidden details lurk within the recording.
Literary verb '潜藏'.
他致力于搜集散落在民间的口述录音。
He is dedicated to collecting oral recordings scattered among the people.
Complex sentence with '致力于'.
录音的保真度是衡量设备好坏的关键。
The fidelity of the recording is the key to measuring the quality of the equipment.
Technical term '保真度' (fidelity).
通过对录音的频谱分析,我们发现了异常。
Through spectral analysis of the recording, we found an anomaly.
Prepositional phrase '通过对...'.
这段录音见证了那个历史性的时刻。
This recording witnessed that historical moment.
Personification with '见证'.
他那富有磁性的嗓音在录音中表现得淋漓尽致。
His magnetic voice was expressed to the fullest in the recording.
Idiom '淋漓尽致'.
录音版权的归属问题依然悬而未决。
The issue of the ownership of the recording copyright remains unresolved.
Legal terminology and idiom '悬而未决'.
录音作为一种媒介,重塑了我们对声音的认知。
Recording, as a medium, has reshaped our perception of sound.
Philosophical '作为...重塑'.
在这段残缺不全的录音中,依稀可以辨听出当年的喧嚣。
In this incomplete recording, one can faintly discern the clamor of those years.
Literary adjectives '残缺不全' and '依稀'.
录音技术的演进史,本质上是人类对抗遗忘的斗争史。
The history of the evolution of recording technology is essentially a history of humanity's struggle against forgetting.
Metaphorical and abstract structure.
他试图通过数字化手段修复这段受损严重的珍贵录音。
He attempted to restore this severely damaged, precious recording through digital means.
Multi-modifier noun phrase.
录音的真实性在AI合成技术面前遭遇了前所未有的挑战。
The authenticity of recordings has encountered unprecedented challenges in the face of AI synthesis technology.
Topical discussion on modern tech.
那段录音如同时间的琥珀,凝固了那个午后的静谧。
That recording, like amber of time, solidified the tranquility of that afternoon.
Simile '如同...琥珀'.
他在论文中详尽阐述了录音采样对音质还原的决定性影响。
In his thesis, he elaborated in detail on the decisive influence of recording sampling on sound quality restoration.
Academic verbs '详尽阐述'.
录音里那声若有若无的叹息,成了整部作品的神来之笔。
That faint, almost imperceptible sigh in the recording became the stroke of genius of the entire work.
Idioms '若有若无' and '神来之笔'.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
录音机
录音笔
录音棚
录音师
录音带
录音室
通话录音
课堂录音
会议录音
原声录音
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Audio vs. Video.
Recorded sound vs. Raw sound.
Technical/General recording vs. Human speech/Voice note.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
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आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Always ask '可以录音吗?' before recording someone.
Modern usage often overlaps with '音频' (audio file).
While it can be a verb, as a noun it specifically means the audio file/content.
- Confusing 录音 (audio) with 录像 (video).
- Using 声音 (raw sound) when referring to a recorded file.
- Using the wrong measure word (e.g., 一把录音).
- Forgetting the 4th tone on 'lù'.
- Misplacing '录音' in a sentence (e.g., 听的录音老师).
सुझाव
Expand your roots
Learn '录' and '音' separately to unlock hundreds of other words easily.
Measure it right
Always try to use '段' (duàn) with recordings to sound like a native speaker.
WeChat Wisdom
When someone says '发个语音', they are asking for a voice message, which is a type of recording.
Privacy First
In many cultures, including China, recording people without consent can be a sensitive issue.
Active Listening
When you '听录音', try to transcribe it to improve your character recognition.
File Names
If you save a file as 'luyin1.mp3', you'll always know what it is!
Tone Check
Practice the 4th tone on 'lù'—it should be short and sharp.
Old Tech
Ask older Chinese friends about '录音带' to start a conversation about the 80s.
Character Tip
The bottom of '录' is '水' (water) but with different strokes. Look closely!
Context Clues
If you hear 'duàn' followed by 'lù...', it's almost certainly '录音'.
याद करें
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The transition from '录音带' (tapes) to digital files happened rapidly in China's tech boom.
The 'listening' part of the HSK exam is always referred to as '听力录音'.
WeChat voice notes are technically '语音', but often referred to as '录音' in casual conversation.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"你听过这段录音吗? (Have you heard this recording?)"
"我可以录音吗? (May I record this?)"
"你的录音怎么这么小声? (Why is your recording so quiet?)"
"这个录音是谁发的? (Who sent this recording?)"
"你能把录音发给我吗? (Can you send the recording to me?)"
डायरी विषय
今天我听了一段很有趣的录音...
如果我可以录下过去的声音,我想录下...
录音对学习外语有什么帮助?
我最喜欢的一段录音是...
描述一次你录音的经历。
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it refers to any recorded sound, including speech, nature sounds, or noise.
Yes, in informal speech '一个录音' is fine, but '一段录音' is better.
录音 is the recording itself; 录音机 is the machine that makes it.
It can be both, but here we focus on its use as a noun (a recording).
You can say '语音备忘录' or simply '录音'.
No, for video you must use '录像'.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
It specifically refers to the audio used for a listening test.
You say '开始录音'.
An MP3 is a type of 录音 file.
खुद को परखो 180 सवाल
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Perfect score!
Summary
录音 is your go-to word for any 'recorded sound'—from a simple voice memo on WeChat to a professional studio track. Remember it as the 'captured' version of sound, distinct from live noise.
- 录音 (lùyīn) means 'audio recording' and is a common noun for files or tapes containing sound.
- It is frequently used in language learning (听录音) and daily technology (发录音).
- The standard measure word is '段' (duàn), used for segments of audio.
- Commonly confused with '录像' (video) and '声音' (raw sound).
Expand your roots
Learn '录' and '音' separately to unlock hundreds of other words easily.
Measure it right
Always try to use '段' (duàn) with recordings to sound like a native speaker.
WeChat Wisdom
When someone says '发个语音', they are asking for a voice message, which is a type of recording.
Privacy First
In many cultures, including China, recording people without consent can be a sensitive issue.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स
संबंधित मुहावरे
technology के और शब्द
万能插头
A2Universal adapter.
航天
B1The science and technology of travel beyond Earth's atmosphere into outer space.
人工智能
B1मशीनों, विशेष रूप से कंप्यूटर सिस्टम द्वारा मानव बुद्धि प्रक्रियाओं का अनुकरण। कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता हमारे जीवन के हर पहलू को बदल रही है।
附件
B1An extra document, file, or piece of equipment that is sent along with a main letter, email, or device. Essential for digital literacy and office communication.
自动化
B1The use of largely automatic equipment in a system of manufacturing or other production process to reduce human intervention.
区块链
C1blockchain
突破
B1एक महत्वपूर्ण सफलता या सीमा को पार करना।
宽带
B1A high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies, which enables a large number of messages to be communicated simultaneously; high-speed internet.
浏览
B1To browse, skim through, or look over quickly without reading in great detail.
照相机
A1Camera.