四声 — meaning in English

English meaning

• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
• tone noun The quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.

Senses

四声 is used for these senses in English:

• shade A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
• tone (language, dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice.

shade — full definition

1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
2. noun A particular variation of a color.
3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
4. verb To block or shield from light.

tone — full definition

1. noun The quality or character of a sound, especially its pitch, timbre, or emotional colouring.
2. noun The overall attitude or mood conveyed in writing or speech.
3. noun A shade or variation of a colour.
4. verb To adjust or soften the character or intensity of something (often "tone down").

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