音乐 (yīn yuè): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 音乐 means “music”. It is a combination of the characters 音 meaning “sound” and 乐 meaning “pleasure”. The word 音乐 is used to refer to any type of music, from classical to pop, and is an important part of Chinese culture. It is often used in everyday conversation and in the media to discuss music and musical events.

Translation

Noun: music

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢听音乐wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuèI like listening to music
这首歌的音乐很好听zhè shǒu gē de yīnyuè hěn hǎotīngThe music of this song is very pleasant to listen to
他是一位音乐家tā shì yī wèi yīnyuèjiāHe is a musician
我们在学校学习音乐wǒmen zài xuéxiào xuéxí yīnyuèWe study music at school
音乐可以带给我们快乐yīnyuè kěyǐ dài gěi wǒmen kuàilèMusic can bring us happiness
我的爱好是听音乐和唱歌wǒ de àihào shì tīng yīnyuè hé chànggēMy hobbies are listening to music and singing
这个电影的音乐很感人zhège diànyǐng de yīnyuè hěn gǎnrénThe music of this movie is very moving
音乐可以跨越语言和文化的障碍yīnyuè kěyǐ kuàyuè yǔyán hé wénhuà de zhàng’àiMusic can transcend language and cultural barriers

HSK

音乐 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 音乐 with Pinyin and English Translation