yín​xiào

to sing or whistle freely

  • created sense approved 吟啸/吟嘯 · yín​xiào · to sing or whistle freely — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吟啸 / 吟嘯

    yín​xiào

    to sing or whistle freely

    (literary) to chant poetry, sing, or whistle in a loud and carefree manner; to express one's feelings through high-pitched sounds

    吟 (literal) → 吟 · yín · to chant 啸 (literal) → 啸/嘯 · xiào · to whistle

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  • created sense approved 吟啸/吟嘯 · yín​xiào · to lament — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吟啸 / 吟嘯

    yín​xiào

    to lament

    (literary) to sigh, lament, or wail in grief; to moan with sorrow

    吟 (literal) → 吟 · yín · to groan 啸 (literal) → 啸/嘯 · xiào · to roar

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  • created sense approved 吟啸/吟嘯 · yín​xiào · to roar — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吟啸 / 吟嘯

    yín​xiào

    to roar

    (literary) to howl or shout loudly, as of a great army or the wind

    吟 (literal) → 吟 · yín · to cry 啸 (literal) → 啸/嘯 · xiào · to roar

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