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March 24, 2026
哝(噥)nóng(nong2)
The character 哝 (nóng) refers to the act of whispering or speaking softly, often implying a sense of confidentiality or intimacy. It can also describe someone who is garrulous or talkative, especially in a way that may seem excessive or unnecessary. This term is typically used in more literary or formal contexts.
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese storytelling, the ability to whisper effectively has been valued, often used in conveying secrets or intimate conversations that carry weight in interpersonal relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person softly whispering secrets (哝 sounds like 'nong') in your ear, with the character's radical '口' (mouth) emphasizing speech. The two dots at the top can symbolize the soft, gentle sounds of whispers flowing out.
Meanings of 哝
nóng(nong2)
1to whisper
2garrulous
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About 哝
哝Simplified
噥Traditional
9Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 哝
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person softly whispering secrets (哝 sounds like 'nong') in your ear, with the character's radical '口' (mouth) emphasizing speech. The two dots at the top can symbolize the soft, gentle sounds of whispers flowing out.
Usage Notes
哝 is less common in everyday conversation and might be more frequently encountered in literature or poetry. Avoid using it in casual settings; instead, opt for more common words like '说' (to speak). Be mindful of the tone; it has a second tone (nóng), which can be confused with the first tone (nōng).
HSK Study Tips
This character does not belong to the HSK vocabulary list, so students should focus on its specific usage in literary contexts. Familiarity with other characters related to communication, such as 说 (shuō) and 讲 (jiǎng), can deepen understanding of different nuances of speaking.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese storytelling, the ability to whisper effectively has been valued, often used in conveying secrets or intimate conversations that carry weight in interpersonal relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 哝 with similar-sounding characters like 农 (nóng), which means 'agriculture', leading to incorrect interpretations. It's important to practice the pronunciation and context to avoid such mix-ups.
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Grammar Patterns of 哝
哝 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他们所谓的回答不过是表示承认的咕____罢了。
Their replies were no more than grunts of acknowledgement.
Example Sentences for 哝 (8)
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1
他们所谓的回答不过是表示承认的咕哝罢了。
tā mén suǒ wèi de huí dá bù guò shì biǎo shì chéng rèn de gū nóng bà le。
Their replies were no more than grunts of acknowledgement.
2
尽管他只是在咕哝，可是他的措词却让罗德妮恼火。
jìn guǎn tā zhī shì zài gū nóng， ， kě shì tā de cuò cí què ràng luó dé nī nǎo。
Although he was only grumbling, his choice of words made Rodney angry.
3
她能听到那个老妇人小声咕哝说考虑考虑。
tā néng tīng dào nà gè lǎo fù rén xiǎo shēng gū nóng shuō kǎo lǜ kǎo lǜ。
She can hear the old woman muttering about consideration.
4
他咕哝了些什么，然后食物丝毫未动就进了起居室。
tā gū nóng le xiē shí mó， ， rán hòu shí wù sī háo wèi dòng jiù jìn le qǐ jū。
He murmured something, then, food left untouched, went into the sitting-room.
5
她只咕哝了一声，继续看书，不屑抬起头来看一眼。
tā zhī gū nóng le yī shēng， ， jì xù kàn， shū ， bù xiè tái qǐ tóu lái kàn。
She just grunted, not deigning to look up from the page.
sà lā yī biān xǐ wǎn dié yī biān dú zì gū nóng gè méi wán.
Sarah was muttering away to herself as she did the washing - up.
8
她在梦中咕咕哝哝地抱怨.
tā zài mèng zhōng gū gū nóng nóng dì bào yuàn.
She muttered away in the dream.
Cultural Notes for 哝
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese storytelling, the ability to whisper effectively has been valued, often used in conveying secrets or intimate conversations that carry weight in interpersonal relationships.
Word Family of 哝
Words Containing This Character3
咕哝to murmur咕噥
嘟哝to mutter嘟噥
哝nónggarrulous噥
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Compound Meaning
What does 咕哝 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 哝
No, 哝 is more often found in literary contexts rather than in daily speech.
The tone of 哝 is the second tone (nóng), which can be tricky to distinguish from the first tone.
Not really; while it relates to speaking, it has a specific nuance of whispering or excessive talkativeness.
