🇬🇧🇨🇳 silence - 沉默 : English Lesson

Meaning of "silence" ("沉默"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Silence is when there is no sound at all—no talking, no music, no barking, no buzzing—just totally quiet. It’s like the world pressed the pause button on all noises so your ears can rest and your brain can think.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Our cat stared at us in total silence, which was scarier than any loud meow.

The room fell into silence when my little brother announced he was going to cut his own hair.

I tried to enjoy the peaceful silence of nature, but a squirrel dropped a nut on my head like a tiny, rude meteor.

Our dog tried to bark during story time, but my mom’s serious face turned his bark into instant silence.

In space there is almost complete silence because there’s no air to carry sound.

A girl holds a small baby. The house is loud, then silence. The baby closes eyes and sleeps. The silence fills the room like a soft hug. The cat steps in the silence. The silence stays. The girl smiles and feels safe in the long silence. She sits down and rests.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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