To whisper or speak in a low voice, often to discuss something privately or complain.

Sound made by dripping water or a ticking clock; also written as [[滴答|滴答|di1 da1]]

to hesitate; to have second thoughts; to have misgivings or doubts

To talk in whispers or mutter to oneself, often with a sense of complaining

onomatopoeia for the sound of dripping water, a ticking clock, or a trumpet

Used to describe a series of unclear or muffled speaking sounds; to mumble or mutter.