silent; speechless; quiet
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
silent and speechless; in a quiet state without speaking
literaryDescribes a heavy, contemplative, or awkward silence between people. Often used in literary or formal contexts to convey unspoken emotions.
Èr二
rén人
mò默
rán然
xiāng相
duì对
。
The two faced each other in silence.
Tā他
mò默
rán然
de地
tīng听
zhe着
，
bù不
fā发
yī一
yǔ语
。
He listened silently, not uttering a single word.
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Miàn面
duì对
zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
mò默
rán然
wú无
yǔ语
。
Upon hearing the news, everyone fell into a hushed silence.
Tā她
mò默
rán然
de地
diǎn点
le了
diǎn点
tóu头
，
zhuǎn转
shēn身
lí离
qù去
。
She nodded silently and turned to leave.