thanh âm

Tiếng chim hót là một thanh âm trong trẻo.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tone and sound; phonetic system: In historical or linguistic contexts, "thanh âm" refers to the combination of tone (thanh) and sound (âm), representing the complete phonetic characteristics of a language, particularly its tonal system.
   • Sound (archaic/formal): An older or more formal term for sound or voice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thanh âm tiếng Việt rất phong phú. (The phonetic system of Vietnamese is very rich.)
  • Thanh âm của cô ấy nghe rất dịu dàng. (Her voice sounds very gentle.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in academic or literary contexts to discuss the tonal and phonetic qualities of a language.
  • Nghiên cứu về thanh âm tiếng Hán. (A study on the tones and sounds of Chinese.)

Variants and Related Words

• Âm thanh (n): This is the modern, common word for "sound" or "audio."
  • Âm thanh của bài hát này thật hay. (The sound of this song is great.)

Synonyms

• Phonetic system: The sounds and tones of a language.
• Voice: The sound produced by a person.
• Sound (archaic): Audible vibrations.

Notes on Usage

• "Thanh âm" is considered a more classical or specialized term. In everyday modern Vietnamese, "âm thanh" is used for "sound," and specific linguistic terms like "hệ thống thanh điệu" (tonal system) are used for detailed phonetic discussion.
• It often appears in fixed phrases or historical texts.