jung4 jung4喁喁
Jyutpingjung4 jung4
Yaleyùhng yùhng
Definition
Whispering; speaking softly and low.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the four character idiom 喁喁細語 to describe the sound of soft, intimate conversation. It carries a romantic or secretive connotation, suggesting a quiet exchange between two people. While it is an onomatopoeia, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese.
Examples
They are whispering in the corner.
What are you two whispering about?
Related words
Common phrases
whispering softly
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe generic quiet talking or whispering in a library, as it specifically implies a sense of intimacy or privacy between the speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
