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Definitions

  1. 1. to chant
  2. 2. to recite
  3. 3. to moan
  4. 4. to groan
  5. 5. cry (of certain animals and insects)
  6. 6. song (ancient poem)

Words Containing 吟

呻吟
shēn yín

to moan

低吟
dī yín

to chant softly

吟哦
yín é

to chant

吟唱
yín chàng

to chant

吟咏
yín yǒng

to recite

吟诗
yín shī

to recite poetry

吟诵
yín sòng

to read aloud

吟游
yín yóu

to wander as minstrel

吟风弄月
yín fēng nòng yuè

lit. singing of the wind and the moon; fig. vacuous and sentimental (of poetry or art)

喜吟吟
xǐ yín yín

joyful

朗吟
lǎng yín

to recite in a loud, clear voice

歌吟
gē yín

to sing

沉吟
chén yín

to mutter to oneself irresolutely

无病呻吟
wú bìng shēn yín

to moan about imaginary illness

笑吟吟
xiào yín yín

smiling

讴吟
ōu yín

song

游吟诗人
yóu yín shī rén

troubadour; bard

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