(literary) to mumble or stammer; to speak with hesitation, especially when one wants to speak but is afraid to do so; also written [[嚅嗫|嚅囁|ru2 nie4]]

(literary) to mumble or speak haltingly; to start to say something and then stop

to mutter or whisper in someone's ear; to mouth words in a hushed manner

to whisper or converse in a low voice

to speak in a whisper; to whisper

(of a voice) soft and low; whispering

To falter in step and mumble in speech; to be hesitant, cringing, or to cower.

To hesitate to move forward and speak in a mumble; to be indecisive and timid.