鸣 (míng): to cry (of birds, animals and insects); to make a sound; to voice (one's gratitude, grievance etc)

At dawn, the birds in the tree began to sing, waking me from my sleep.

On a summer night, the frogs by the pond croaked incessantly, making it impossible to sleep.

That cicada chirped on the branch all afternoon, its sound sharp and loud, annoying everyone.

In the early morning, the rooster's crow spread through the whole village, reminding people that a new day had begun.

In the forest, various birds sang in the trees, as if holding a lively concert.