English–Chinese
“accent” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkǒu yīn
Example
我喜欢她的口音，听起来很亲切。wǒ xǐ huān tā de kǒu yīn tīng qǐ lái hěn qīn qiè
I like her accent; it sounds very friendly.
How to say “accent” in Chinese
“Accent” in Chinese is 口音 (kǒu yīn).
A spoken signature that lets listeners hear a connection to a place, community, or personal speaking habit.
Example sentences with 口音
他的口音很明显，能听出他来自南方。tā de kǒu yīn hěn míng xiǎn néng tīng chū tā lái zì nán fāng
His accent is very noticeable, and you can tell he is from the south.
Tips for using 口音
- A remark about someone's way of speaking can also touch on perceived background, so a friendly observation may need respectful context rather than sounding like a judgment.