謍 (yíng) - A faint, buzzing, or humming sound & to make a low continuous sound.

謍Tone 2

yíng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

謍 · yíng

A faint, buzzing, or humming sound;

to make a low continuous sound.

A faint, buzzing, or humming soundto make a low continuous sound.

Usage highlights

Buzzing soundHumming noiseTo buzz faintlyEar ringingDroning soundLow continuous noise

Synonyms

  • 嗡— buzzing, humming sound
  • 鸣— to sound, to ring
  • 响— sound, noise

Antonyms

  • 静— silent, quiet
  • 寂— still, silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of a mosquito buzzing (謍謍声).
  • The faint hum of distant machinery (謍謍作响).
  • A low ringing in the ears (耳鸣謍謍).

Collocations

  • Buzzing sound(謍謍声)
  • Humming noise(謍謍之音)
  • To buzz faintly(謍謍作响)
  • Ear ringing(耳鸣謍謍)
  • Droning sound(謍謍)
  • Low continuous noise(謍然)

Idioms

  • The faint buzzing of a mosquito(謍謍飞鸣)
  • A low, continuous humming(謍然有声)
  • Ears ringing with a faint sound(耳鸣謍謍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in classical Chinese and literary contexts to describe subtle, continuous sounds.
  • It often appears in descriptions of natural phenomena like insect buzzing or faint auditory sensations.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine contexts, it might describe tinnitus or ear-related conditions.

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