silently; in a low voice
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
silent; noiseless; hushed; in a low voice
neutralDescribes an action performed without making sound or with very little sound. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
zài在
jiǎo角
luò落
lǐ里
qiǎo悄
shēng声
xì细
yǔ语
，
bù不
xiǎng想
ràng让
bié别
rén人
tīng听
jiàn见
。
The two of them whispered in the corner, not wanting others to hear.
Tā他
niè蹑
shǒu手
niè蹑
jiǎo脚
，
qiǎo悄
shēng声
zǒu走
jìn进
fáng房
jiān间
。
He tiptoed and entered the room silently.
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Yè夜
shēn深
le了
，
zhěng整
gè个
chéng城
shì市
dōu都
qiǎo悄
shēng声
le了
。
It was late at night, and the whole city fell silent.
Mā妈
ma妈
qiǎo悄
shēng声
gào告
sù诉
le了
wǒ我
yī一
gè个
mì秘
mì密
。
Mom told me a secret in a hushed voice.
Qǐng请
bǎo保
chí持
qiǎo悄
shēng声
，
bìng病
rén人
zài在
xiū休
xi息
。
Please keep silent, the patient is resting.