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悄悄话

Word · NounTraditional悄悄話

whispered words; secret talk

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

whispered words; words spoken in a low voice not meant for outsiders; confidential private talk

Typically refers to intimate conversations between close friends, family members, or couples that are not intended to be overheard. Often carries a connotation of secrecy or privacy.

Tā他
men们
liǎng两
gè个
zhèng正
zài在
shuō说
qiāo悄
qiāo悄
huà话
 。

The two of them are whispering to each other.

Zhè这
shì是
wǒ我
de的
qiāo悄
qiāo悄
huà话
 ,
nǐ你
kě可
bié别
gào告
sù诉
bié别
rén人
 。

This is just between us—don't tell anyone else.

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Qíng情
lǚ侣
men们
xǐ喜
huan欢
zài在
gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
shuō说
qiāo悄
qiāo悄
huà话
 。

Couples enjoy whispering sweet nothings in the park.

Bù不
yào要
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
shuō说
qiāo悄
qiāo悄
huà话
 ,
xiǎo小
xīn心
bèi被
bié别
rén人
tīng听
dào到
 。

Don't whisper here—be careful not to be overheard.