Chinese
yǎnlèi
Meaning: tears
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

眼淚順著她的臉流了下來。
眼泪顺著她的脸流了下来。
Tears flowed down her face.
聽到獲獎的消息,他激動得流下了眼淚。
Hearing the news of winning the award, he was so moved that he shed tears.
她從口袋裡拿出一條乾淨的手帕擦乾眼淚。
She took a clean handkerchief out of her pocket and wiped away her tears.
臨別時,她流下了眼淚。
She shed tears at parting.
她用手帕搵了搵眼淚。
She dabbed at her tears with a handkerchief.

Usage Notes

Fluid secreted by the eyes, typically when crying.

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