哀鸣 in English ai1 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

  • (of animals, the wind and so on) to make a mournful sound
  • whine
  • moan
  • wail

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Pinyin

ai1 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

ai1Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2] ming2to cry (of birds, animals and insects)