鸣叫 specifically describes the characteristic sounds made by birds and insects.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used for birds or insects making sounds.
- Describes natural, high-pitched animal vocalizations.
- More formal and descriptive than the general word '叫'.
Overview
- 1概述：鸣叫（míng jiào）是一个动词，专门用于描述动物（主要是鸟类和昆虫）发声的行为。它强调的是一种非语言类的自然声响。2) 用法模式：该词常作为谓语，主语通常是某种具体的动物，如“小鸟鸣叫”、“蝉鸣叫”。它既可以表示单次的动作，也可以表示持续的状态。3) 常见语境：在文学创作中，常用来渲染清晨或森林的宁静氛围；在日常生活中，用于描述观察到的自然现象。例如：“清晨，窗外的鸟儿开始鸣叫，把我从睡梦中唤醒。”4) 近义词辨析：“叫”是一个通用词，可以指人或任何动物发声，范围最广；“鸣叫”则更具文学色彩，且限定在鸟类或昆虫等特定类别，语境更正式且具有画面感。相比之下，“啼”常用于描述鸟类（如杜鹃啼血），带有更强的情感色彩或特定的文学典故。
Examples
树上的小鸟在不停地鸣叫。
everydayThe birds on the tree are chirping non-stop.
蝉在炎热的午后鸣叫。
formalCicadas chirp in the hot afternoon.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
鸟鸣
bird song
Often Confused With
A general verb for any sound made by living beings, including humans.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '鸣叫' in written or formal contexts. It is more descriptive than the basic '叫'. It is exclusively reserved for birds, insects, and occasionally other small animals.
Common Mistakes
Students often use it for human speech. Remember it is only for animals. Avoid using it for mammals like dogs or cats, which usually use '吠' or '叫'.
Tips
Focus on the subject
Always ensure the subject is a bird or an insect when using '鸣叫' to sound natural.
Avoid using for humans
Never use this verb to describe human speech, as it is strictly for non-human animal sounds.
Literary association
In Chinese poetry, the sound of birds chirping is often used to symbolize the arrival of spring or a peaceful morning.
Word Origin
The character '鸣' consists of '口' (mouth) and '鸟' (bird), signifying a bird's vocalization. It has been used in this sense since ancient Chinese texts.
Cultural Context
The sound of insects and birds is highly valued in Chinese culture as a sign of a healthy ecosystem and the changing seasons. Literature often uses these sounds to contrast with human loneliness.
Memory Tip
Think of the character '鸣' (bird + mouth). It literally means a bird opening its mouth to make a sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions不可以。鸣叫专门用于描述动物，如果用在人身上会显得非常奇怪且不礼貌。
“叫”是通用词，适用于所有生物；“鸣叫”语气更正式，通常仅限于鸟类和昆虫。
在描写自然环境、文学写作或科学观察记录时使用该词最为贴切。
Test Yourself
清晨，树林里的小鸟开始___了。
小鸟发声使用“鸣叫”最符合语境。
Score: /1
Summary
鸣叫 specifically describes the characteristic sounds made by birds and insects.
- Used for birds or insects making sounds.
- Describes natural, high-pitched animal vocalizations.
- More formal and descriptive than the general word '叫'.
Focus on the subject
Always ensure the subject is a bird or an insect when using '鸣叫' to sound natural.
Avoid using for humans
Never use this verb to describe human speech, as it is strictly for non-human animal sounds.
Literary association
In Chinese poetry, the sound of birds chirping is often used to symbolize the arrival of spring or a peaceful morning.
Examples
2 of 2树上的小鸟在不停地鸣叫。
The birds on the tree are chirping non-stop.
蝉在炎热的午后鸣叫。
Cicadas chirp in the hot afternoon.
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