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How do you say "instrument" in Chinese?
乐器
yuè qì
In Chinese, "instrument" is 乐器 (yuè qì).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "yuè qì" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of yuè qì its own clear beat rather than rushing through.
Writing and usage
乐器 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
小提琴是一种难以学习的乐器。
xiǎo tí qín shì yī zhǒng nán yǐ xué xí de yuè qì 。
The violin is a difficult instrument to learn.
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How to remember 乐器
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Questions about 乐器
How do you pronounce 乐器?
The pinyin "yuè qì" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of yuè qì its own clear beat rather than rushing through.
Is 乐器 formal or casual?
乐器 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 乐器 used in Chinese?
乐器 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 小提琴是一种难以学习的乐器。 (The violin is a difficult instrument to learn.).
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