recite in low voice; hesitate; mutter
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to recite or chant (poetry, literary passages) in a low voice
literaryLiterary usage referring to the careful, thoughtful recitation of classical texts or poetry.
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.
verb
to hesitate; to mutter to oneself when faced with a complex or difficult matter
neutralDescribes the act of pausing to think deeply, often accompanied by low muttering, when unable to make a quick decision.
Tā他
chén沉
yín吟
bàn半
tiān天
，
hái还
shì是
ná拿
bù不
dìng定
zhǔ主
yi意
。
He hesitated for a long time, still unable to make up his mind.
Miàn面
duì对
zhè这
gè个
nán难
tí题
，
tā他
chén沉
yín吟
xǔ许
jiǔ久
cái才
kāi开
kǒu口
huí回
dá答
。
Faced with this difficult problem, he pondered for a long time before finally answering.
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Lǎo老
bǎn板
chén沉
yín吟
le了
yī一
huì会
r儿
，
cái才
diǎn点
tóu头
tóng同
yì意
。
The boss muttered to himself for a moment before nodding in agreement.