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耳语
ěryǔ
Description
耳语就是把嘴放在别人耳边，用很小的声音说话。
"耳语" means putting your mouth close to someone's ear and speaking very quietly.
人们不想让别人听到的时候，就会耳语。
People whisper when they don't want others to hear.
Meanings
耳语ěryǔ
to whisper into someone's ear
她在我耳边耳语了几句。
She whispered a few words in my ear.
耳语ěryǔ
a whisper; whispered words
我听见一阵轻轻的耳语。
I heard a soft whisper.
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Notes
- Etymology
耳 (ear) + 语 (to speak/language) — literally "ear-speak."
- Nuance
耳语 is more literary; 悄悄话 is the everyday spoken word for whispering.
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