English–Chinese

“ring out” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎng qǐ

Example

音乐响起了。yīn yuè xiáng qǐ le

The music rang out.

Illustration for 响起 (ring out)

How to say “ring out” in Chinese

“Ring out” in Chinese is 响起 (xiǎng qǐ).

A sound crosses the threshold from absent to distinctly heard.

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

Example sentences with 响起

掌声响起,观众起立鼓掌。zhǎng shēng xiáng qǐ guān zhòng qǐ lì gú zhǎng

Applause rang out, and the audience stood up and clapped.

Tips for using 响起

  • English often describes a sound as beginning, while Chinese can use this verb to present the event as it enters the listener's hearing.

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