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“silently” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmò mò

Example

他默默地坐在角落里。tā mò mò dì zuò zài jiǎo luò lǐ

He sat silently in the corner.

Illustration for 默默 (silently)

How to say “silently” in Chinese

“Silently” in Chinese is 默默 (mò mò).

An action continues with no sound or outward display, without attracting attention.

Full entry for 默默: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 默默

他默默忍受着失败,继续努力。tā mò mò rěn shòu zhe shī bài jì xù nǔ lì

He silently endured failure and kept working hard.

Tips for using 默默

  • In everyday Chinese, this adverb often comes before an action verb when steady effort or support receives no public notice, rather than merely making little sound.

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