sī​yǔ

whisper

  • created sense approved 私语/私語 · sī​yǔ · to whisper — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    私语 / 私語

    sī​yǔ

    to whisper

    to speak in low tones or talk privately; to discuss in whispered tones

    私 (literal) → 私 · sī · secretly 语 (literal) → 语/語 · yǔ · to speak

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  • created sense approved 私语/私語 · sī​yǔ · whisper — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    私语 / 私語

    sī​yǔ

    whisper

    whispered conversation; private talks; intimate or secret words spoken quietly

    私 (literal) → 私 · sī · secretly 语 (literal) → 语/語 · yǔ · language

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 私语/私語 · sī​yǔ · private solicitation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    私语 / 私語

    sī​yǔ

    private solicitation

    to make a private request or personal appeal to an official (formal/literary)

    私 (literal) → 私 · sī · private 语 (literal) → 语/語 · yǔ · to speak

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