recite silently; read silently
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to recite from memory silently; to chant inwardly
Often used in religious, academic, or literary contexts where one memorizes and recites texts without vocalization.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
zǎo早
chén晨
dōu都
huì会
mò默
sòng诵
gǔ古
shī诗
。
He silently recites ancient poetry every morning.
Sēng僧
rén人
men们
zài在
fó佛
táng堂
lǐ里
mò默
sòng诵
jīng经
wén文
。
The monks are silently chanting sutras in the Buddhist hall.
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Mò默
sòng诵
yīng英
yǔ语
dān单
cí词
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
jiā加
shēn深
jì记
yì忆
。
Silently reciting English vocabulary helps deepen memory.
verb
to read silently
Refers to reading text without vocalizing the words, distinct from reciting from memory.
Qǐng请
mò默
sòng诵
kè课
wén文
，
bù不
yào要
chū出
shēng声
。
Please read the text silently; do not make a sound.
Tā她
xǐ喜
huan欢
zài在
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
mò默
sòng诵
xiǎo小
shuō说
。
She enjoys silently reading novels in the library.
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Mò默
sòng诵
bǐ比
lǎng朗
dú读
gèng更
néng能
ràng让
rén人
jí集
zhōng中
zhù注
yì意
lì力
。
Silent reading helps one concentrate better than reading aloud.