一声不吭

yī shēng bù kēng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. to not say a word

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

喋喋不休

dié dié bù xiū

to chatter or jabber on and on

形容人说话很多，说个不停

Related words

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沉默寡言

chén mò guǎ yán

habitually silent (idiom)

形容人平时话少，性格沉静

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“吭”字易误读为“kàng”，正确读音是“kēng”。

Formality

多用于口语，带有轻微不满或抱怨的语气。

Example Sentences

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他坐在角落里一声不吭。

He sat in the corner without saying a word.

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Child Words of 一声不吭

one

no; not so

sound

first tone in Mandarin (high, level tone)

throat

to utter