(niè) - To whisper & to speak in a low voice

Tone 4

niè | 21 strokes | radical:

· niè

To whisper;

to speak in a low voice;

to murmur.

To whisperto speak in a low voiceto murmur.

Usage highlights

WhisperMurmurWhispering voiceWhisper secretlyWhisper softly

Synonyms

  • 低语speak in a low voice
  • 耳语whisper in someone's ear

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She whispered the secret to her friend (她向朋友低声囁语).
  • The students were whispering in the library (学生们在图书馆里囁嚅).
  • He murmured his confession (他囁嚅着坦白).

Collocations

  • Whisper(囁语)
  • Murmur(囁嚅)
  • Whispering voice(囁声)
  • Whisper secretly(私囁)
  • Whisper softly(轻囁)

Idioms

  • To speak haltingly(囁囁嚅嚅)
  • To whisper and murmur(嚅囁低语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts the action of speaking quietly or hesitantly, often used in literary contexts.
  • It conveys a sense of secrecy, intimacy, or uncertainty in communication.
  • Commonly appears in classical Chinese literature to describe confidential conversations.

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