嘀咕 dígu to mutter
to mutter; to feel apprehensive
How to remember 嘀咕: 嘀 to whisper + 咕 mumble = to mutter.
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How it is used
- To mutter under one's breath, or to feel uneasy/doubtful - 两人在角落嘀咕 (liǎng rén zài jiǎoluò dígu) the two muttered in a corner; 心里直嘀咕 (xīnli zhí dígu) feel misgivings.
- Colloquial; covers both whispered private talk and inner nagging doubt. Second syllable toneless.
Example sentences
- 我听到汤姆在用法语嘀咕些什么。 Wǒ tīngdào tāngmǔ zài yòng fǎyǔ dígū xiē shénme.I heard Tom muttering something in French.