呟 (juǎn) - To murmur & to mutter

呟Tone 3

juǎn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

傑君

呟 · juǎn

To murmur;

to mutter;

to make indistinct sounds;

to groan.

To murmurto mutterto make indistinct sounds

Usage highlights

MurmuringGroaningMutteringIndistinct speechLow voice

Synonyms

  • 吟— to chant, recite, groan
  • 喃— to murmur, mumble
  • 咕— to mutter, murmur

Antonyms

  • 喊— to shout, yell
  • 叫— to call, cry out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He murmured in his sleep (梦中呟语).
  • The patient groaned in pain (痛苦地呟吟).
  • I heard someone muttering outside (听到外面有人呟咕).

Collocations

  • Murmuring(呟语)
  • Groaning(呟吟)
  • Muttering(呟咕)
  • Indistinct speech(呟声)
  • Low voice(呟音)

Idioms

  • Murmuring and whispering(呟呟私语)
  • Groaning in pain(呟吟床席)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in literary contexts to describe low, indistinct vocalizations.
  • It often appears in classical Chinese texts describing sounds of discomfort or private conversation.

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