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声 is the simplified form of 聲, derived from its upper component 殸, a pictograph of a musical stone chime suspended on a rope. In the traditional character, this chime (also hinting at the pronunciation qìng) sits above 耳 (ear), combining the image of a struck instrument with the organ of hearing to convey the concept of sound. From this core meaning, the character extended to the human voice, linguistic tone, reputation, and the act of making a declaration.
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声音很响亮。
他大声说话。
我们听到了奇怪的声音。
声调在中文里很重要。
她轻声细语地安慰我。
通过广播声，我们知道消息。
他的声誉在国际上很好。
声音的传播需要介质。
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