How do you say "score" in Chinese?

配乐

pèi yuè

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "score" is 配乐 (pèi yuè).

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Pronunciation

Say it as "pèi yuè" — fourth tone, then fourth tone — snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of pèi yuè its own clear beat rather than rushing through.

Writing and usage

配乐 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

最终比分为2比1。

zuì zhōng bǐ fēn wèi 2 bǐ 1。

The final score was two to one.

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How to remember 配乐

Try connecting the scene from "The final score was two to one" with "pèi yuè" — it's a fast route to score.

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Questions about 配乐

How do you pronounce 配乐?

Say it as "pèi yuè" — fourth tone, then fourth tone — snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Give each syllable of pèi yuè its own clear beat rather than rushing through.

Is 配乐 formal or casual?

配乐 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 配乐 used in Chinese?

配乐 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 最终比分为2比1。 (The final score was two to one.).

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