Definition
默默 (mò mò) means 'silently, without speaking', focusing on the absence of speech, often with a sense of quiet endurance or unspoken support. 悄悄 (qiāo qiāo) also means 'quietly' but emphasizes stealth or secrecy—doing something so as not to be noticed. Use 默默 for being quiet in a passive or supportive way, and 悄悄 for sneaky or discreet actions.
adverb
silentlyquietlywithout speaking
Examples
- 默默。Tā mò mò de zuò zài jiǎoluò lǐ kàn shū.He sat silently in the corner reading a book.
- 默默。Tā mò mò de zhīchí zhe zhàngfu de shìyè.She silently supports her husband's career.
- 默默。Dàjiā mò mò de tīng zhe lǎoshī de jiǎngjiě.Everyone listened silently to the teacher's explanation.
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