Chinese

hēng
Meaning: to hum; to croon; humph (interjection)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他一邊洗澡一邊哼歌。
他一边洗澡一边哼歌。
He hums a song while taking a shower.
爺爺喜歡一邊喝茶,一邊哼著家鄉的小曲。
Grandpa likes to hum folk songs from his hometown while drinking tea.

Usage Notes

Can mean to sing with closed lips (hum) or an interjection expressing dissatisfaction or contempt.

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