默默 mòmò in silence
in silence; not speaking
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How it is used
- Adverb 'silently, without a word' describing how one acts - 默默地工作 (mòmò de gōngzuò) to work quietly, 默默付出 (mòmò fùchū) to give without seeking notice.
- It's about doing something without speaking or fanfare, not about a quiet room; that would be 安静.
- Carries a warm connotation of selfless, uncomplaining effort; common in praise.
Example sentences
- 我的母亲只是默默地哭泣。 Wǒ de mǔqīn zhǐshì mòmòdì kūqì.My mother did nothing but weep.