缠绵chánmián 1.纠缠不已,不能解脱(多指病或感情{of illness or emotion}){lingering; abiding}: ～病榻{be bedridden with a lingering or chronic disease}|情意～。{abiding affection} 2.宛转动人{touching; moving; sentimental}: 歌声柔和～。{The singing was soft and sweet and had a lingering effect on one.}