Em 15 segundos
- Mute devices like phones and videos.
- Actively turn off sound, not just lower it.
- Different from general 'quiet' (`安静`).
- Essential for modern etiquette.
Significado
Esta frase é a sua principal opção para acalmar as coisas, especialmente quando você não quer interrupções de som. Pense nisso como apertar o botão 'mudo' no seu telefone ou em um vídeo. Trata-se de impor um silêncio repentino a ruídos indesejados, mantendo as coisas pacíficas e discretas.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 12Texting a friend about a movie.
这部电影太吵了，我得把它`静音`。
This movie is too loud, I have to mute it.
In a Zoom meeting.
请大家开会时把麦克风`静音`。
Everyone, please mute your microphones during the meeting.
Setting up a phone.
我把手机设置成了`静音`模式。
I set my phone to silent mode.
Contexto cultural
The rise of personal electronic devices and the need for etiquette in shared public spaces heavily influenced the creation and widespread use of `静音`. As mobile phones became ubiquitous, the concept of 'muting' them became essential for social harmony. This phrase reflects a modern cultural value of respecting others' auditory space in an increasingly connected and noisy world. It's a practical solution born from technological advancement and social awareness.
Master the Mute!
Think of `静音` as hitting the 'off' switch for sound on electronics. It's an active verb, like pressing a button. Don't confuse it with `安静` (ān jìng), which describes a place or person being quiet.
The Embarrassing Oops
Never use `静音` to tell a person to be quiet! It’s strictly for devices. Saying '请你静音' (Please mute yourself) to a person is incredibly rude and nonsensical. Use `安静点` (ān jìng diǎn) instead.
Em 15 segundos
- Mute devices like phones and videos.
- Actively turn off sound, not just lower it.
- Different from general 'quiet' (`安静`).
- Essential for modern etiquette.
What It Means
静音 (jìng yīn) is your magic wand for silence. It means to mute something, to make it quiet. You're not just lowering the volume; you're turning the sound completely off. It’s the digital equivalent of putting your fingers in your ears. It's super useful in our noisy world. We use it for phones, computers, and even apps. It's about controlling sound when you need peace.
How To Use It
You use 静音 when you want to stop sound. It's often used with devices. For example, you can put your phone on 静音 mode. Or you can 静音 a video you're watching. It's a verb here, meaning 'to mute'. You can also use it as a noun, referring to the silent mode itself. Think of it as a command to be quiet. It’s like telling your phone, 'Shhh!'
Real-Life Examples
Imagine you're in a library. Your phone suddenly rings loudly. Oops! You quickly need to make it silent. You'd say, "快把手机静音!" (Kuài bǎ shǒujī jìng yīn!) - 'Quick, mute your phone!' Or maybe you're watching a tutorial online. The background music is too distracting. You might want to 静音 the video's music. It's all about managing your audio environment. You can even 静音 a specific app's notifications. So many ways to find quiet!
When To Use It
Use 静音 when you need to silence a device or sound source. This is common for phones, tablets, and computers. You'd use it before a meeting or a movie. It's perfect for places where silence is golden. Think libraries, cinemas, or during a performance. It’s also great for notifications. You don't want your game to blast sound during a quiet moment. 静音 is your best friend then. It's also used in software settings. You can find a 静音 button in many apps.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use 静音 to describe natural quietness. If a place is naturally quiet, like a forest, you wouldn't say it's 静音. You'd use words like 安静 (ān jìng - quiet) or 宁静 (níng jìng - tranquil). 静音 specifically refers to actively making something silent. It’s an action, not a state of being. Also, don't use it for people talking. You can't 静音 a person, unless you're being very, very metaphorical! That would be weird. And probably rude.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 静音 with 安静 (ān jìng). 安静 means 'quiet' or 'peaceful' in general. It describes a state. 静音 means 'to mute' or 'to silence', which is an action. You can't 安静 your phone; you 静音 it. You can't 静音 a room; it's already 安静. Using the wrong word can sound funny. It’s like asking your cat to 静音 itself. Cats rarely comply, you know.
我需要安静我的手机
✓我需要静音我的手机
这个地方很静音
✓这个地方很安静
Similar Expressions
关闭声音 (guān bì shēng yīn) literally means 'turn off sound'. It's very similar to 静音 and often interchangeable. 静音 feels a bit more technical, especially for devices. 关闭声音 is more general. Think of 静音 as a specific button press. 关闭声音 is the broader action of stopping sound. You might 静音 your phone for a meeting. You might 关闭声音 on a TV show you dislike. Both work, but 静音 is often preferred for tech.
Common Variations
Sometimes you'll see 静音模式 (jìng yīn mó shì) - 'silent mode'. This refers to the setting itself. Your phone has a 静音模式. You can also say 把声音关掉 (bǎ shēng yīn guān diào) - 'turn off the sound'. This is a more colloquial way to say it. It’s like saying 'kill the sound'. It's very direct and informal. 静音 is generally cleaner and more common for digital contexts.
Memory Trick
Picture a quiet (静) sound (音) wave being silenced by a big red mute button! The 'quiet sound' combo 静音 directly relates to muting. Imagine a ninja (静) making a 'shhh!' sound (音) – they are making things silent. It’s a visual of sound being hushed. This helps you remember it's about actively stopping noise, not just being in a quiet place.
Quick FAQ
Q. Is 静音 formal or informal?
A. It's pretty neutral. You can use it in most situations, from texting friends to professional settings. It’s a standard term for muting devices.
Q. Can I use 静音 for people?
A. Technically, no. It’s for devices and sound sources. Telling a person to 静音 is very rude. You'd say 安静点 (ān jìng diǎn - be quiet) instead.
Q. What's the difference between 静音 and 安静?
A. 安静 describes a state of being quiet. 静音 is the action of making something silent, usually a device.
Notas de uso
`静音` is primarily used for electronic devices and is generally neutral in formality. Avoid using it to describe people or natural environments; `安静` is more appropriate for those contexts. Misusing `静音` for people is considered rude.
Master the Mute!
Think of `静音` as hitting the 'off' switch for sound on electronics. It's an active verb, like pressing a button. Don't confuse it with `安静` (ān jìng), which describes a place or person being quiet.
The Embarrassing Oops
Never use `静音` to tell a person to be quiet! It’s strictly for devices. Saying '请你静音' (Please mute yourself) to a person is incredibly rude and nonsensical. Use `安静点` (ān jìng diǎn) instead.
Silent Mode Etiquette
In China, as elsewhere, respecting shared spaces is key. Actively using `静音` for your phone or device before entering a meeting, cinema, or quiet zone shows consideration for others. It's a small act with big social impact.
Device vs. Environment
Remember: `静音` applies to controllable sound sources (phones, mics, TVs). `安静` applies to the general atmosphere or people (a quiet room, a quiet child). Use the right tool for the right job!
Exemplos
12这部电影太吵了，我得把它`静音`。
This movie is too loud, I have to mute it.
Here, `静音` is used as a verb to describe actively silencing the movie's audio.
请大家开会时把麦克风`静音`。
Everyone, please mute your microphones during the meeting.
This is a professional instruction using `静音` for microphones.
我把手机设置成了`静音`模式。
I set my phone to silent mode.
Here, `静音模式` (silent mode) is used as a noun phrase.
这个视频背景音乐太炸了，赶紧`静音`了！
The background music in this video is too loud, quickly muted it!
An informal, exclamatory use of `静音` in a social media context.
嘘，你的平板电脑还在响，快点`静音`！
Shh, your tablet is still making noise, mute it quickly!
An urgent, slightly annoyed request using `静音`.
✗ 我想安静我的手机 → ✓ 我想静音我的手机
✗ I want to quiet my phone → ✓ I want to mute my phone
Confusing the state of being quiet (`安静`) with the action of muting (`静音`).
✗ 这个房间很静音 → ✓ 这个房间很安静
✗ This room is very muted → ✓ This room is very quiet
Using `静音` to describe a naturally quiet environment instead of `安静`.
电影开始了，请将手机`静音`。
The movie has started, please put your phone on silent.
A polite, standard announcement in a formal setting.
直播期间请勿打扰，游戏声音已`静音`。
Please do not disturb during the stream, game sound has been muted.
A technical notification in a gaming context.
这个App的通知太烦人了，我把它的声音`静音`了。
This app's notifications are too annoying, I muted its sound.
Using `静音` to disable sound for a specific application.
司机打电话来了，我得把音乐`静音`一下接电话。
The driver is calling, I need to mute the music for a sec to take the call.
A common, everyday scenario of temporarily muting something.
啊！我的电脑突然发出巨响，我赶紧`静音`了！
Ah! My computer suddenly made a loud noise, I quickly muted it!
An emphatic, slightly panicked reaction to unexpected loud sound.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
You need to make the phone silent, so 'mute' (`静音`) is the correct word.
Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.
Which sentence correctly uses the concept of muting?
You mute electronic devices like headphones, you don't 'quiet' them. `静音` is the correct verb for muting.
Find and fix the error in the sentence.
`安静` means quiet or peaceful, describing a state. `静音` is the action of muting a device like a microphone.
Translate this sentence into Chinese.
`静音` is the correct verb for muting electronic devices like TVs.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
You actively turn off the sound of the background music, so `静音` (to mute) is the appropriate verb.
Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.
Which sentence best describes silencing a device?
Option C correctly uses `静音` as the action verb to mute a computer. Options A and D describe a state of quietness (`安静`), and B incorrectly applies `安静` to a device.
Find and fix the error in the sentence.
While `关掉` (turn off) can sometimes work, `静音` is more specific and common for silencing notifications and calls on a phone.
Translate this sentence into Chinese.
This professional context requires the specific term `静音` for muting a microphone.
Put the words in the correct order to form a sentence.
The sentence structure requires 'Please' (`请`), followed by 'your' (`你的`), then the object 'microphone' (`麦克风`), and finally the verb 'mute' (`静音`).
Match the Chinese phrase with its correct English meaning.
Understanding the nuances between `静音` (action of muting) and `安静` (state of quietness) is crucial.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Setting the phone to `静音` (mute) is the typical action before switching to vibrate (`震动`). While `声音` or `音量` relate to sound, `静音` specifically refers to the mode of silence.
Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly in context.
Which sentence accurately reflects the use of `静音`?
Option A correctly uses `静音` (to mute) for something too loud. Option B is contradictory. Options C and D incorrectly use `安静` (quiet) as an action verb.
🎉 Pontuação: /12
Recursos visuais
Formality Spectrum of 静音
Slangy or casual use, maybe with extra emphasis.
这个BGM太吵了，赶紧静音！
Standard usage in everyday conversations and most digital contexts.
我把手机静音了。
Used in polite announcements or professional instructions.
请将您的设备静音。
Where You'll Use 静音
Phone settings
设置手机静音模式
Online meetings (Zoom, Teams)
请静音麦克风
Watching videos (YouTube, Netflix)
静音广告
Public spaces (library, cinema)
电影院里手机要静音
Gaming
游戏声音静音
Software/App settings
静音通知
静音 vs. Similar Expressions
Contexts for Using 静音
Device Control
- • Phone
- • Tablet
- • Computer
- • Speaker
Communication Apps
- • Microphone
- • Notifications
- • Video call sound
Media Consumption
- • Videos
- • Music
- • Ads
- • Games
Etiquette & Social Norms
- • Meetings
- • Libraries
- • Cinemas
- • Public transport
Banco de exercicios
12 exercicios看电影的时候，请把手机 ______。
You need to make the phone silent, so 'mute' (`静音`) is the correct word.
Which sentence correctly uses the concept of muting?
You mute electronic devices like headphones, you don't 'quiet' them. `静音` is the correct verb for muting.
Encontre e corrija o erro:
请在会议中将你的麦克风安静。
`安静` means quiet or peaceful, describing a state. `静音` is the action of muting a device like a microphone.
I need to mute the TV.
Dicas: The verb for 'mute' is `静音`., Remember the structure 'Subject + need + verb + object'.
`静音` is the correct verb for muting electronic devices like TVs.
这个视频的背景音乐太吵了，我把它 ______ 了。
You actively turn off the sound of the background music, so `静音` (to mute) is the appropriate verb.
Which sentence best describes silencing a device?
Option C correctly uses `静音` as the action verb to mute a computer. Options A and D describe a state of quietness (`安静`), and B incorrectly applies `安静` to a device.
Encontre e corrija o erro:
我把手机的通知声音关掉了，但是来电声音还在响。
While `关掉` (turn off) can sometimes work, `静音` is more specific and common for silencing notifications and calls on a phone.
Please ensure your microphone is muted before joining.
Dicas: The phrase 'ensure your microphone is muted' is key., Consider the order of clauses for politeness.
This professional context requires the specific term `静音` for muting a microphone.
Organize as palavras na ordem correta:
Clique nas palavras acima para construir a frase
The sentence structure requires 'Please' (`请`), followed by 'your' (`你的`), then the object 'microphone' (`麦克风`), and finally the verb 'mute' (`静音`).
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Understanding the nuances between `静音` (action of muting) and `安静` (state of quietness) is crucial.
为了不打扰别人，我把手机的______设置成了震动。
Setting the phone to `静音` (mute) is the typical action before switching to vibrate (`震动`). While `声音` or `音量` relate to sound, `静音` specifically refers to the mode of silence.
Which sentence accurately reflects the use of `静音`?
Option A correctly uses `静音` (to mute) for something too loud. Option B is contradictory. Options C and D incorrectly use `安静` (quiet) as an action verb.
🎉 Pontuação: /12
Tutoriais em video
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Perguntas frequentes
20 perguntasLiterally, 静音 breaks down into 静 (jìng) meaning 'quiet' or 'still', and 音 (yīn) meaning 'sound'. So, it translates to 'quiet sound'. This literal meaning hints at its function: making sound quiet or silent.
静音 primarily functions as a verb, meaning 'to mute' or 'to silence' a device or sound source. However, it can also be used as a noun, often in phrases like 静音模式 (jìng yīn mó shì), which means 'silent mode'.
No, you should not use 静音 for people talking. 静音 is specifically for electronic devices and sound equipment. To tell people to be quiet, you would use phrases like 安静 (ān jìng) or 安静点 (ān jìng diǎn).
The best time to use 静音 is whenever you need to actively turn off the sound from a device. This includes before entering a meeting, a cinema, a library, or any situation where noise is inappropriate or disruptive.
If the audio in an online video is distracting or unwanted, you can say you want to 静音 the video. For example, '我需要把这个视频静音' (Wǒ xūyào bǎ zhège shìpín jìng yīn) means 'I need to mute this video'.
Yes, absolutely! In software and app settings, you'll often find options to 静音 notifications, specific sound effects, or background music. It's the standard term for disabling audio output within digital interfaces.
静音 is considered neutral in formality. It's widely understood and used in both casual conversations among friends and in more formal contexts like business meetings or public announcements.
Yes, you can use 静音 in a formal business presentation, especially when giving instructions. For instance, you might say, '在演示过程中，请将您的手机静音' (Zài yǎnshì guòchéng zhōng, qǐng jiāng nín de shǒujī jìng yīn), meaning 'During the presentation, please mute your mobile phones'.
静音 specifically refers to activating a 'silent mode' or muting a device, often with the implication that the sound can be easily turned back on. 关闭声音 (guān bì shēng yīn) is a more general term for 'turning off sound' and might imply a more permanent action.
While 静音 is quite standard, you might hear more colloquial phrases like '把声音关掉' (bǎ shēng yīn guān diào), which literally means 'turn off the sound'. This is more casual and direct, similar to saying 'kill the sound'.
静音模式 (jìng yīn mó shì) translates to 'silent mode'. It refers to the setting on a device, usually a phone, where all sounds, including notifications and ringtones, are turned off or set to vibrate.
Yes, 静音 can be used negatively if someone is being forced into silence or if unwanted muting occurs. For example, '他们试图静音异议者' (Tāmen shìtú jìng yīn yìyì zhě) means 'They tried to mute the dissenters', implying suppression.
The most common mistake is confusing 静音 (to mute, an action) with 安静 (ān jìng - quiet, a state). Learners might incorrectly say '我需要安静我的手机' (I need to quiet my phone) instead of the correct '我需要静音我的手机' (I need to mute my phone).
If you use 安静 instead of 静音 for a device, it sounds unnatural or incorrect. For example, saying '请安静你的电脑' (Please quiet your computer) would be confusing. The correct phrase is '请静音你的电脑' (Please mute your computer).
消音 (xiāo yīn) also means to eliminate sound, often implying a more complete or technical removal of noise, like noise cancellation. 静音 is more common for the simple act of muting a device's volume.
Chinese speakers commonly say '把手机静音' (bǎ shǒujī jìng yīn) - literally 'make the phone mute'. They might also refer to the state as '手机是静音状态' (shǒujī shì jìng yīn zhuàngtài) - 'the phone is in silent state', or use the noun phrase 静音模式 (jìng yīn mó shì).
Yes, 静音 can be used metaphorically to mean silencing someone or something, often in a figurative sense of suppressing speech or expression. For example, 'The platform decided to 静音 the controversial account' implies silencing it.
While there isn't a universally fixed gesture, people might make a 'shushing' motion with their finger to their lips when asking someone to 静音 their phone, reinforcing the idea of silence.
Muting a video (静音视频 - jìng yīn shìpín) means turning off the audio output of the video itself. Muting a microphone (静音麦克风 - jìng yīn màikèfēng) means stopping your own voice or sound from being transmitted through the microphone, usually in a call or recording.
Practice by consciously using the word when you mute your phone or other devices. Try role-playing scenarios like asking a friend to mute their phone in a library. Also, pay attention to how native speakers use it in movies or online videos.
Frases relacionadas
安静
antonymQuiet, peaceful
While `静音` is the action of making a device silent, `安静` describes the state of being quiet or peaceful, often used for environments or people.
关闭声音
related topicTurn off sound
`关闭声音` is a broader term for stopping sound, whereas `静音` often implies a more specific, often temporary, muting of electronic devices.
静音模式
related topicSilent mode
`静音模式` is the noun form referring to the actual setting or state of silence on a device, directly related to the action of `静音`.
消音
related topicTo eliminate sound, noise cancellation
`消音` implies a more thorough or technical removal of sound, like active noise cancellation, compared to the simpler act of muting with `静音`.
降低音量
antonymLower the volume
This is the opposite of muting; `降低音量` means reducing the sound level, whereas `静音` means eliminating it completely.
不出声
related topicNot making a sound
`不出声` describes the state of not emitting sound, which is the result of `静音`, but `静音` is the specific action taken on a device.
