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哼唧
hēngji
Description
"哼唧"是一个口语词，意思是小声地说话或抱怨，让人听不清楚。
"哼唧" is a colloquial word meaning to speak or complain softly, making it hard to hear.
它常常带一点不高兴或不情愿的感觉。
It often carries a sense of unhappiness or reluctance.
Meanings
哼唧hēngji
to mutter or murmur softly, often complaining
他不高兴地哼唧了几句。
He grumbled unhappily a few words.
哼唧hēngji
to hum or drone quietly (a tune or sound)
孩子在床上哼唧着，好像不舒服。
The child was whining in bed, seeming unwell.
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Notes
- Etymology
哼 (hum/snort) + 唧 (chirp/murmur), both onomatopoeic characters for soft sounds.
- Nuance
often implies reluctant, unclear, low-voice speech; 唧 is toneless (neutral tone).
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