tūn​shēng

to swallow one's cries

Senses

吞声/ 吞聲 tūn​shēng to swallow one's cries

To weep silently or sob without making a sound; often used in literary contexts.

吞声/ 吞聲 tūn​shēng to hold one's tongue

To suppress one's speech or complaints, especially out of fear or shame.

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