隐隐 (yǐn yǐn) — (adverb) faintly, indistinctly, vaguely (of sounds, feelings, or sights)
Definition
Bound adverb meaning 'faintly, vaguely, dimly' — describes a sound, sensation, or sight that is barely perceptible. Almost always reduplicated (AABB) as 隐隐的.
adverb
faintlyindistinctlyvaguely (of sounds, feelings, or sights)
Examples
- 隐隐。Yuǎn chù yǐn yǐn chuán lái yì shǒu shú xi de gē.From afar, a familiar song came faintly.
- 隐隐。Tā xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu xiē bù shū fu de gǎn jué.He vaguely felt a bit uncomfortable inside.
- 隐隐，。Shāng kǒu chù yǐn yǐn zuò tòng, dàn bú tài yán zhòng.The wound aches faintly, but it's not too serious.
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