謤 (biāo) - To speak indistinctly or unclearly & to mumble

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biāo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

謤 · biāo

To speak indistinctly or unclearly;

to mumble;

to mutter.

To speak indistinctly or unclearlyto mumbleto mutter.

Usage highlights

speak indistinctlymumble wordsunclear speechmuttering voiceindistinct pronunciation

Synonyms

  • 含糊— ambiguous; vague; unclear
  • 模糊— blurred; indistinct
  • 咕哝— to mumble; to mutter

Antonyms

  • 清晰— clear; distinct
  • 明确— clear; definite; explicit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke indistinctly (謤謤不清).
  • The child mumbled an apology (謤謤地道歉).
  • She muttered under her breath (低声謤謤).

Collocations

  • speak indistinctly(謤謤)
  • mumble words(謤语)
  • unclear speech(謤言)
  • muttering voice(謤声)
  • indistinct pronunciation(謤音)

Idioms

  • Mumbling and unclear(謤謤不清)
  • Speaking indistinctly(謤言謤语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is classified as a rare or obscure character in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and is not commonly used in contemporary language.
  • The character reflects the linguistic precision valued in classical Chinese literature.

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