in a low voice · (speak) in whispers

xiǎo shēng

x+iǎo·3rd tonesh+ēng·1st tone

Examples2 available

Could you speak a little less loudly?

可以请你小声一点吗？

Tom whispered something to Mary and she smiled.

汤姆小声对玛丽说了什么，玛丽笑了。