sigh in disapproval

Senses

/ 嘰 chirp

the sound made by small birds or chicks; often used in the doubled form 叽叽 jī​jī

/ 嘰 grumble

to complain or mutter in an unclear or hushed voice; often appears in compound words describing dissatisfaction

References

same_as 唧/唧 叽/嘰