悦耳

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The adjective 悦耳 (yuè’ěr) describes sounds that are pleasant, melodious, or agreeable to the ear. It is often used to compliment music, voices, or any auditory experience that brings enjoyment or comfort.

Common Contexts

悦耳 is frequently used in contexts involving music, singing, speaking voices, and natural sounds like wind chimes or birdsong. It conveys a positive emotional response to sound.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 悦耳声音: a pleasant sound or voice, commonly used to praise someone's voice or music.
  • 悦耳动听: melodious and pleasant to hear, often used for singing or speech.
  • 悦耳旋律: a pleasant melody, typical in music descriptions.

Usage Notes

悦耳 is a formal and literary adjective, suitable for written and spoken Chinese when praising sound quality. It differs from simply 好听 (hǎotīng), which is more casual. Avoid using 悦耳 to describe unpleasant or neutral sounds.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 悦耳 with 愉快 (yúkuài), which means 'happy' or 'pleasant' in a general sense. 悦耳 specifically refers to auditory pleasure.

Example Sentences

The melody of this song is very pleasant to the ear, making people feel

Her voice is pleasant and melodious, suitable for being a broadcaster.

The pleasant sound of the wind chimes gently rings in the breeze, making