(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]]

to move the lips as if starting to speak but then hesitating; chattering or mumbling in a hesitant manner

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

(literary) to whisper into someone's ear; to speak in a hushed tone

to speak in a soft and flattering tone to please someone; to act in a servile or fawning manner

to twitch the lips when about to speak or showing hesitation

(literary) an insincere or fawning smile; to force a smile to please others

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.