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How do you say "orchestra" in Chinese?
管弦乐团
guǎn xián yuè tuán
In Chinese, "orchestra" is 管弦乐团 (guǎn xián yuè tuán).
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Pronunciation
Voice this as "guǎn xián yuè tuán" — third tone, then second tone, then fourth tone, then second tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
管弦乐团 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
乐团调音。
yuè tuán tiáo yīn 。
The orchestra tuned their instruments.
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How to remember 管弦乐团
Imagine a vivid snapshot of when the orchestra tuned their instruments the moment you hear "guǎn xián yuè tuán".
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Questions about 管弦乐团
How do you pronounce 管弦乐团?
Voice this as "guǎn xián yuè tuán" — third tone, then second tone, then fourth tone, then second tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 管弦乐团 formal or casual?
管弦乐团 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 管弦乐团 used in Chinese?
管弦乐团 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 乐团调音。 (The orchestra tuned their instruments.).
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