掌声 zhǎngshēng applause
How to remember 掌声: 掌 in charge + 声 voice = applause.
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How it is used
- Applause - 掌声热烈 (zhǎngshēng rèliè) warm applause; 让我们用掌声欢迎 let's welcome with applause.
- 掌 (palm) + 声 (sound) = the sound of clapping. Measure word 阵 (zhèn, a burst). Common host phrase: 掌声鼓励一下 give them a round of applause.
- The act of clapping is 鼓掌 (gǔzhǎng).