jung4喁
Jyutpingjung4
Yaleyùhng
Definition
To whisper.
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How it's used
The character 喁 is rarely used on its own in modern spoken Cantonese and almost exclusively appears in the reduplicated form 喁喁細語. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, often implying a sense of intimacy or secrecy between the speakers. While it describes the act of whispering, it is more evocative than the standard verb 講悄悄話.
Examples
The two of them are whispering in the corner.
What secrets do you two have that you need to whisper about?
Related words
Common phrases
whispering softly
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 講, but it is a specific, descriptive term. Do not use it as a general replacement for whispering in a loud or urgent context, as it specifically implies soft, low-volume, and private communication.
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Grammar guides
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