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泪
lèi
Description
"泪"就是从眼睛里流出来的水。
"泪" is the water that flows out from the eyes.
人在很难过或者很高兴的时候，常常会流泪。
People often shed 泪 when they are very sad or very happy.
Meanings
泪lèi
tear; teardrop
她哭了，眼里都是泪。
She cried, her eyes full of tears.
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Notes
- Etymology
氵(water radical) plus 目 (eye), showing water from the eyes.
- Nuance
泪 is often used in the two-syllable word 眼泪 in everyday speech.
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