悄
silent; low voice; sorrowful (literary)
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
silent; quiet; hushed; low voice
neutralDescribes a state of being silent or having a very low volume, often used in more formal or descriptive contexts than the qiāo reading.
The night was deep, and everything around was silent.
Lowering her voice, she whispered, 'Someone is coming.'
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In the library, there was only the faint sound of pages turning.
He completed the task without a sound.
On a spring night, the rain fell quietly.
adjective
sorrowful; worried; melancholy (literary)
archaicAn archaic or literary usage, often found in classical poetry or formal writing to describe a state of sorrow.
My heart is filled with sorrow, aggrieved by petty men.
In the deep quiet of the night, a thread of melancholy arose quietly in her heart.
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This poem expresses a quietly lonely emotion.
He looked sorrowful, as if troubled by many worries.
The feeling of parting makes one feel melancholy.