Common Meanings
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yín吟
To chant, recite with expression, or savor (e.g., poetry, flavor).
他喜欢独自在书房里吟诵古诗，享受那份宁静。
He enjoys reciting ancient poems alone in his study, savoring the tranquility.
To sigh or groan, often indicating pain or sorrow; to make a painful sound.
他病重时，夜里常常痛苦地呻吟
When he was seriously ill, he often groaned painfully at night.
A genre or style of classical Chinese poetry, often narrative or descriptive, characterized by a certain lyrical or descriptive quality.
《长恨歌》是一首经典的叙事长吟。
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow is a classic narrative poem.
To sing, hum, or moan, often referring to natural sounds like wind or animal cries.
晚风在树梢间低声吟唱，伴随着虫鸣。
The evening breeze softly hums among the treetops, accompanied by insect chirps.