Meaning of 沉吟
沉吟 means to recite or chant (poetry, literary passages) in a low voice; to hesitate; to mutter to oneself when faced with a complex or difficult matter. Pronounced chén yín.
- to recite or chant (poetry, literary passages) in a low voice
- to hesitate; to mutter to oneself when faced with a complex or difficult matter
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
chén沉
yín吟
zhāng章
jù句
，
xì细
xì细
tǐ体
huì会
gǔ古
rén人
de的
xīn心
jìng境
。
He recited the passages in a low voice, carefully appreciating the ancients' state of mind.
Shī诗
rén人
chén沉
yín吟
liáng良
jiǔ久
，
cái才
xiě写
xià下
zhè这
liǎng两
jù句
shī诗
。
The poet chanted to himself for a long time before finally writing down these two lines.