叹脊令 tànjílìng wagtail Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 叹 嘆 tàn verb to sigh (bound form) To exhale deeply to express sadness, frustration, or exhaustion; to sigh. Often used in 叹气 tànqì.脊令 jílíng wagtail wagtail; a bird traditionally used as a symbol of brotherly friendship