哝 (nóng) - To murmur & to speak in a low, indistinct voice

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nóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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哝 · nóng

To murmur;

to speak in a low, indistinct voice;

to whisper;

to mumble.

To murmurto speak in a low, indistinct voiceto whisper

Usage highlights

Murmur softlyWhisper and murmurMurmur in a low voiceChatter and murmurMumble complaintsSoft murmuring

Synonyms

  • 喃— to murmur; to mumble
  • 咕— to mutter; to mumble
  • 唧— to chirp; to whisper

Antonyms

  • 喊— to shout; to yell
  • 叫— to call out; to cry
  • 吼— to roar; to bellow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They murmured to each other in the corner (哝哝私语).
  • The child mumbled something in his sleep (睡梦中哝哝).
  • The old friends chatted softly (老友轻声哝哝).

Collocations

  • Murmur softly(哝哝)
  • Whisper and murmur(唧唧哝哝)
  • Murmur in a low voice(低声哝哝)
  • Chatter and murmur(咕咕哝哝)
  • Mumble complaints(抱怨哝哝)
  • Soft murmuring(软哝)

Idioms

  • Whispering and murmuring(唧唧哝哝)
  • Muttering and mumbling(咕咕哝哝)
  • Soft murmurs(软语哝哝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe intimate, private conversations between close individuals.
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese literature to depict whispered exchanges between lovers or conspirators.
  • The character conveys a sense of secrecy, intimacy, or gentle communication.

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