噪音

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Understanding 噪音 (zào yīn)

噪音 refers to unpleasant or disruptive noise, often unwanted sounds that interfere with concentration or comfort. It is commonly used to describe environmental noise such as traffic, construction, or loud neighbors.

Usage in Daily Life

People often mention 噪音 when complaining about noisy surroundings, for example, in cities or during renovations. It can also appear in technical contexts, such as noise-cancelling headphones (噪音消除).

Common Collocations

  • 噪音污染 (noise pollution): refers to harmful or excessive noise in the environment.
  • 噪音控制 (noise control): measures to reduce or manage noise.
  • 噪音消除 (noise cancellation): technology to eliminate background noise.

Tips

When using 噪音, it usually carries a negative connotation, implying disturbance or annoyance. Avoid confusing it with (sound) which is neutral or positive. 噪音 specifically highlights the unpleasant aspect of sound.

Example Sentences

The noise in the city makes it hard for people to concentrate.

The renovation at the neighbor's house produced a lot of noise.

The noise-cancelling feature of the headphones makes the music clearer.