niè qiāo qiāodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
softly / quietly
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

躡悄悄 蹑悄悄 [nie4 qiao1 qiao1] /softly/quietly/

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Other forms in these source records: 躡悄悄

  • 蹑
    niè

    to walk on tiptoe / to walk quietly / to tread (on) / to follow

  • 悄
    qiāo

    used in 悄悄[qiāo qiāo]

    qiǎo

    quiet / sad

  • 悄
    qiāo

    used in 悄悄[qiāo qiāo]

    qiǎo

    quiet / sad

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.