English–Chinese

“in a low voice” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎo shēng

Example

他小声对我说了个秘密。tā xiǎo shēng duì wǒ shuō le gè mì mì

He told me a secret in a low voice.

Illustration for 小声 (in a low voice)

How to say “in a low voice” in Chinese

“In a low voice” in Chinese is 小声 (xiǎo shēng).

Speech kept soft and close, so the words do not carry far.

Full entry for 小声: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 小声

妈妈在门外小声说，别吵。mā mā zài mén wài xiǎo shēng shuō bié chǎo

Mom said in a low voice from outside the door, "Don't make noise."

Tips for using 小声

  • English speakers may connect quiet speech with secrecy, but this word also describes speaking softly simply to avoid disturbing people nearby.

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