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音素

音素 (pinyin: yīnsù) represents the smallest unit of speech sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another. It is not the same as a phoneme, although the terms are often used interchangeably. While phonemes are abstract representations of sounds, 音素 refers to the actual physical realization of those sounds.

Material

• Acoustic Signal: 音素 are fundamentally acoustic signals – variations in air pressure.
• Articulation: They are produced by the movement of articulators (tongue, lips, teeth, vocal cords, etc.) within the vocal tract.

Purpose

The primary purpose of 音素 is to create meaningful distinctions in language. Changing a single 音素 can alter the meaning of a word.

Function

• Distinguishing Words: The core function is to differentiate lexical items. For example, in Mandarin Chinese, the 音素 differences between /s/ and /ʂ/ (retroflex sibilant) can distinguish words.
• Phonological Contrast: 音素 contribute to the phonological system of a language, defining what sounds are considered distinct.
• Building Blocks of Speech: They are the foundational units used in the production and perception of speech.

Usage Scenarios

• Phonetics Research: Used in the study of speech sounds, their articulation, and acoustic properties.
• Speech Recognition: Algorithms analyze 音素 to identify spoken words.
• Speech Synthesis: 音素 are combined to generate artificial speech.
• Language Acquisition: Understanding 音素 is crucial for learning a new language.
• Phonological Disorders: Analysis of 音素 production helps diagnose and treat speech impairments.

Common Types (Mandarin Chinese Examples)

Mandarin Chinese 音素 are often categorized based on several features:

• Initials (声母 shēngmǔ): The initial consonant sound in a syllable (e.g., /b/, /p/, /m/, /f/).
• Finals (韵母 yùnmǔ): The vowel sound (or vowel and consonant combination) that follows the initial (e.g., /a/, /o/, /e/, /ai/, /ei/).
• Tones (声调 shēngdiào): Mandarin has four main tones, which significantly alter the meaning of a syllable even with the same initial and final. Tones are considered integral 音素 in Mandarin.
• Nasal Finals (鼻韵 bǐyùn): Finals ending with a nasal consonant (e.g., /n/, /ŋ/).
• Retroflex Sounds (翘舌音 qiáoshéyīn): Sounds produced with the tongue curled backward (e.g., /ʂ/, /ʐ/).
• Aspirated vs. Unaspirated Consonants (送气音 vs. 不送气音 sòngqìyīn vs. bù sòngqìyīn): The presence or absence of a puff of air accompanying a consonant.

It is important to note that the specific classification and number of 音素 can vary depending on the linguistic analysis and the dialect of Chinese being considered.

根据您提供的“音素”信息，以下是根据参考资料找到的相关HS代码：

• 8518.10.40.00：

  • 85 章：电气设备及其零件；录音机及声音或图像传输、记录或重现的设备；电视图像传输或重现的设备。
  • 18 类：录音机及声音或图像传输、记录或重现的设备。
  • 10 类：麦克风及麦克风支架；扬声器，无论是否安装在外壳内；耳机及耳麦，无论是否与麦克风组合，以及由麦克风和扬声器组成的一套。
  • 40 类：麦克风及麦克风支架：频率范围为 300 Hz 至 3.4 kHz，直径不超过 10 mm，高度不超过 3 mm 的麦克风，用于电信用途。

• 8518.29.40.00：

  • 85 章：电气设备及其零件；录音机及声音或图像传输、记录或重现的设备；电视图像传输或重现的设备。
  • 18 类：录音机及声音或图像传输、记录或重现的设备。
  • 29 类：扬声器，无论是否安装在外壳内。
  • 40 类：其他：无外壳，频率范围为 300 Hz 至 3.4 kHz，直径不超过 50 mm，用于电信用途。

根据提供的参考资料，与“音素”相关的HS代码选项有限，仅找到以上2个。

请注意，以上HS代码的适用性取决于“音素”的具体规格和用途。建议您根据“音素”的实际情况，仔细核对参考资料中的描述，以确定最合适的HS代码。