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Chinese dictionary
v.speak; utter a sound or a word
她老不吭气，这对她没好处。
She was doing herself no service by remaining silent.
你为什么这么久都不吭气？
Why did you keep slient for so long?
antonym
Word usage
- Separable word"吭" and "气" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
没人敢吭一声气。
No one dares to say anything.
你为什么不吭个气啊？
Why don’t you say anything?
开会的时候，他从头到尾都没吭过气。
He didn't say anything throughout the meeting.