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

Tone 2

zhé | 18 strokes | radical:

· zhé

To speak in a low voice;

to whisper;

to mutter;

to speak indistinctly.

To speak in a low voiceto whisperto mutter

Usage highlights

To whisperTo mutter indistinctlyLow voicePrivate whisperMuttering speech

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He whispered the secret (謺语).
  • She muttered under her breath (謺謺私语).
  • The old man spoke in a low, indistinct voice (声音謺謺).

Collocations

  • To whisper(謺语)
  • To mutter indistinctly(謺謺)
  • Low voice(謺声)
  • Private whisper(私謺)
  • Muttering speech(謺言)

Idioms

  • Whispering and muttering(謺謺私语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It represents a specific manner of speech, often implying secrecy or indistinct articulation.

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