yīn yuè
music
我喜欢听音乐。
wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.
I like listening to music.
音乐可以让人放松。
yīnyuè kěyǐ ràng rén fàngsōng.
Music can relax people.
音乐是生活的调味品。
yīnyuè shì shēnghuó de diàowèipǐn.
Music is the spice of life.
乐曲 (yuèqǔ)
musical composition
歌曲 (gēqǔ)
song
噪音 (zào yīn)
noise
寂静 (jì jìng)
silence
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The Chinese word for "music" is 音乐 (yīnyuè). The first character, 音 (yīn), means "sound" or "tone". The second character, 乐 (yuè), means "music" or "enjoyment". Together, the two characters mean "the enjoyment of sound".The word 音乐 has been used in Chinese for over 2,000 years. It is first recorded in the Shijing, a collection of ancient Chinese poems. In the Shijing, 音乐 is used to describe the music that was played at court and at religious ceremonies.Over time, the meaning of 音乐 has expanded to include all types of music, from classical music to folk music to popular music. Today, 音乐 is one of the most common words in the Chinese language. It is used in everyday conversation, in newspapers and magazines, and in books and movies.The etymology of the word 音乐 is a reminder of the importance of music in Chinese culture. Music has been a part of Chinese life for centuries, and it continues to play an important role in Chinese society today.
