This is the 5806th most frequent Chinese word.
哼
"哼" (hēng) means "hum" or "snort" to express dissatisfaction or annoyance.
In this sentence, "哼" means to hum a tune, indicating producing soft sounds with one's lips closed.
他哼着一首熟悉的歌走过街角。
He hummed a familiar tune while walking past the street corner.
Here, "哼" is used to denote an expression of anger or disapproval, often verbalized as a short exclamation.
听到这个消息，她气得哼了一声。
Upon hearing the news, she growled angrily.
In this instance, "哼" serves as an interjection expressing disdain or skepticism.