呤 (líng) - To whisper & to speak softly

呤Tone 2

líng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

林伦

呤 · líng

To whisper;

to speak softly;

part of the word 'purine' (嘌呤).

To whisperto speak softlypart of the word 'purine' (嘌呤).

Usage highlights

PurineChant poetrySoft whisperHum softlyRecite verses

Synonyms

  • 吟— to chant, recite
  • 诵— to recite, read aloud

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He whispered softly (低声呤).
  • Purine is an organic compound (嘌呤).
  • The poet chanted verses (呤诗).

Collocations

  • Purine(嘌呤)
  • Chant poetry(呤诗)
  • Soft whisper(低呤)
  • Hum softly(轻呤)
  • Recite verses(呤诵)

Idioms

  • Chanting poetry and composing verses(呤诗作赋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary contexts for soft speaking or chanting poetry.
  • Most commonly encountered in modern Chinese as part of the scientific term 'purine' (嘌呤).

FAQ