hēng

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Source form: 哼
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to groan / to snort / to hum / to croon / humph!
Sources & editorial notes

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:

哼 哼 [heng1] /to groan/to snort/to hum/to croon/humph!/

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hng

All readings
Source form: 哼
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
interjection expressing dissatisfaction or suspicion
Sources & editorial notes

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.

Source record: cd-679613ae9b6c4bc1. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

哼 哼 [hng5] /interjection expressing dissatisfaction or suspicion/

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