English–Chinese
“tone of voice” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǔ qì
Example
他说话的语气太强会让人不舒服。tā shuō huà de yǔ qì tài qiáng huì ràng rén bù shū fú
His tone of voice is too forceful, which makes people uncomfortable.
How to say “tone of voice” in Chinese
“Tone of voice” in Chinese is 语气 (yǔ qì).
The layer of meaning carried by pace, pitch, force, and small spoken particles rather than by words alone.
Example sentences with 语气
在会议上，他语气很冷淡，让大家感到尴尬。zài huì yì shàng tā yǔ qì hěn lěng dàn ràng dà jiā gǎn dào gān gà
At the meeting, his tone was very cold, making everyone feel awkward.
Tips for using 语气
- In requests, reminders, and corrections, a slower pace and a softer ending commonly reduce the force of the message, making delivery an important part of everyday politeness.