chén​yín

to ponder; to mutter to oneself

Senses

沉吟 chén​yín to ponder; to mutter to oneself

To ponder profoundly or be deep in thought; to hesitate and mutter to oneself while considering a decision

沉吟 chén​yín to chant softly

To chant or recite poetry in a low voice.

沉吟 chén​yín to be seriously ill

(literary) To be seriously ill; to have a worsening condition.

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