呻吟 (shēn yín) — to moan, to groan

Définition

呻吟 is a formal/literary verb for moaning or groaning in pain — more sustained and written than 哼 (which can also mean humming or snorting in contempt), and about physical pain rather than the crying of 呜咽 (to sob).

verb
to moanto groan

Exemples

  • 呻吟
    Tā shòu le zhòng shāng, bù tíng dì shēn yín.
    He was seriously injured and kept moaning.
  • 呻吟
    Bìng rén yè lǐ shēn yín dé hěn lì hài.
    The patient moaned heavily during the night.
  • 呻吟
    Tā gǎn dào yí zhèn jù tòng, rěn bú zhù shēn yín qǐ lái.
    She felt a sharp pain and couldn't help groaning.

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