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哭声

kūshēng /kʰu ʂəŋ/
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The term '哭声' is a versatile noun used to describe the audible expression of human sorrow or emotional distress.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the audible sound of weeping or sobbing.
  • Commonly used to describe emotional distress or infant crying.
  • Can be modified by adjectives to indicate intensity.

常见语境：哭声常见于描述家庭冲突、离别场面、影视剧中的悲剧桥段，或描述婴儿深夜啼哭。在文学创作中，作者常通过描写哭声的强弱（如“低低的哭声”、“撕心裂肺的哭声”）来渲染氛围，烘托人物内心世界的痛苦。

  1. 1近义词比较：与“啼哭”相比，“哭声”更具通用性，涵盖了从幼儿到成人的各种哭泣状态；“啼哭”多用于形容婴儿或儿童。与“呜咽”相比，“哭声”是一个概括性词汇，而“呜咽”特指低声且断断续续的哭泣，强调声音的形态。

Examples

1

我听到了隔壁传来的哭声。

everyday

I heard the sound of crying coming from next door.

2

法庭上，被告席上传出了压抑的哭声。

formal

In the courtroom, suppressed sobbing came from the defendant's seat.

3

别哭了，我听见你的哭声心里很难受。

informal

Stop crying, it breaks my heart to hear you sob.

4

文学作品中常通过哭声来刻画人物的绝望。

academic

In literature, the sound of crying is often used to depict a character's desperation.

Common Collocations

阵阵哭声 bursts of crying
止住哭声 stop the crying
压抑的哭声 suppressed sobbing

Common Phrases

哭声一片

crying all around

止不住的哭声

uncontrollable sobbing

Often Confused With

哭声 vs 笑声

The antonym of '哭声'. '笑声' refers to laughter, while '哭声' refers to crying.

Grammar Patterns

听到/传来 + 哭声 压抑/止住 + 哭声 一阵/凄惨的 + 哭声

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '哭声' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a concrete noun describing an auditory phenomenon. Always ensure you are describing the sound, not the act of crying itself, when using this word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '哭声' as a verb, which is incorrect. Another common error is using it for non-human sounds; while it can be poetic for animals, it is primarily reserved for humans.

Tips

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Pair with descriptive adjectives

Combine '哭声' with adjectives like '低沉' (low) or '凄惨' (miserable) to add emotional depth to your writing.

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Don't confuse with verbs

Remember that '哭声' is a noun. You cannot say '他哭声了'; instead, use '他发出了哭声'.

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Cultural context of mourning

In traditional Chinese culture, loud wailing ('号啕大哭') during funerals is a recognized way to show deep respect and grief for the deceased.

Word Origin

The word is a compound of '哭' (to cry, representing eyes with tears) and '声' (sound). It evolved from ancient descriptions of vocal expressions of grief.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, public crying is often seen as a release of deep emotion. '哭声' is frequently used in storytelling to signify the emotional climax of a narrative.

Memory Tip

Think of the character '哭' (two eyes with a mouth) and '声' (sound). It is literally the 'sound of eyes crying'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“哭泣”是动词，指流泪哭的动作或过程；“哭声”是名词，特指哭时发出的声音。前者强调行为，后者强调听觉感受。

可以使用“号啕大哭的哭声”或“震耳欲聋的哭声”来描述声音的响亮程度。这些表达常用于强调悲痛的深度。

婴儿的哭声常被称为“啼哭”或“婴儿的啼哭声”。“啼”字专门用于描述幼儿的哭泣。

可以，但在正式报告或新闻中，若需描述悲剧，常使用“传出阵阵哭声”来客观叙述现场情况。

Test Yourself

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深夜里，屋子里传来了婴儿的___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

根据上下文语境，深夜婴儿通常会哭泣，故选“哭声”。

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