粵

沉cam4吟jam4

cam4 jam4chén yín

English

  1. to mutter to oneself irresolutely
  2. to read in a low voice; figuratively, to think deeply, to look hesitate

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 低聲吟詠、唸唸有詞;引伸指深思、遲疑、猶豫

Examples

  • 和尚低頭沉吟半晌。

    The monk murmur with the head down for a while.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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