謱 (lóu) - To speak unclearly or indistinctly & to mumble

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lóu ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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謱 · lóu

To speak unclearly or indistinctly;

to mumble;

to talk nonsense;

also refers to trivial or petty matters.

To speak unclearly or indistinctlyto mumbleto talk nonsense

Usage highlights

To speak unclearlyTo talk nonsenseMutteringIndistinct speechPetty talkRambling speech

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He mumbled his words (謱謱而言).
  • Don't talk nonsense (不要謱言).
  • She muttered something under her breath (她謱语了几句).
  • He was speaking indistinctly (他说话謱謱不清).

Collocations

  • To speak unclearly(謱謱而言)
  • To talk nonsense(謱言)
  • Muttering(謱语)
  • Indistinct speech(謱謱不清)
  • Petty talk(謱琐之言)
  • Rambling speech(謱辞)

Idioms

  • Speaking unclearly and indistinctly(謱謱而言)
  • Talking nonsense and absurdities(謱言妄语)
  • Petty and trivial talk(謱琐之谈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It carries a negative connotation regarding speech quality, suggesting lack of clarity or substance.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, clear and proper speech was highly valued, making this character represent undesirable communication.

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