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哼

hēng

1. interjection humph (displeasure or disdain)

   哼，我才不信呢！

   Hēng, wǒ cái bù xìn ne!

   Humph! I don't believe it!

2. verb to hum (a tune); to groan

   她一边做饭一边哼着歌。

   Tā yībiān zuòfàn yībiān hēngzhe gē.

   She hums a tune while cooking.

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