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How do you say "applause" in Chinese?
掌声
zhǎng shēng
In Chinese, "applause" is 掌声 (zhǎng shēng).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "zhǎng shēng" with third tone, then first tone; picture your pitch dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Writing and usage
掌声 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
掌声充满了剧院。
zhǎng shēng chōng mǎn le jù yuàn 。
The applause filled the theatre.
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How to remember 掌声
Picture the scene from "The applause filled the theatre" — that image locks onto "zhǎng shēng" for applause.
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Questions about 掌声
How do you pronounce 掌声?
This one reads "zhǎng shēng" with third tone, then first tone; picture your pitch dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Is 掌声 formal or casual?
掌声 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 掌声 used in Chinese?
掌声 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 掌声充满了剧院。 (The applause filled the theatre.).
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