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