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嘟囔

dūnang

Description

"嘟囔"的意思是小声地、不停地说话,常常是因为不满意或者生气。

"嘟囔" means to speak softly and repeatedly, often due to dissatisfaction or anger.

别人常常听不清你在嘟囔什么。

Others often can't clearly hear what you're 嘟囔ing.

Meanings

嘟囔dūnang

to mutter or grumble to oneself

他一边走一边小声嘟囔。

He muttered softly as he walked.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    often implies quiet complaining or discontent that others can barely hear.

  • Etymology

    嘟 mimics a low mumbling sound; often written 嘟哝 too.

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