噾 (yīn) - To mutter, murmur, or speak in a low & to whisper.

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yīn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

噾 · yīn

To mutter, murmur, or speak in a low voice;

to whisper.

To mutter, murmur, or speak in a lowto whisper.

Usage highlights

muttering to oneselfwhispering secretsmurmuring prayersmuttering complaintswhispering softlymuttering incoherently

Synonyms

  • 喃— to murmur, mumble
  • 咕— to mutter, murmur
  • 嘟— to mutter, mumble

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He muttered to himself (噾噾自语).
  • The old man murmured prayers (噾噾祈祷).
  • She whispered secrets (噾噾私语).

Collocations

  • muttering to oneself(噾噾自语)
  • whispering secrets(噾噾私语)
  • murmuring prayers(噾噾祈祷)
  • muttering complaints(噾噾抱怨)
  • whispering softly(噾噾细语)
  • muttering incoherently(噾噾不清)

Idioms

  • Muttering to oneself(噾噾自语)
  • Whispering private words(噾噾私语)
  • Murmuring incessantly(噾噾不休)

Cultural background

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  • This character depicts the action of speaking in a low, barely audible voice.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe secretive or private conversations.
  • Can carry connotations of complaint or dissatisfaction when used in certain contexts.

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