Chinese

yǎnkuàng
Meaning: eye socket; rim of the eye
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

眼
眶

Example sentences

Upon hearing this news, her eyes grew red with tears.
聽到這件傷心事,她眼眶裡噙滿了淚。
听到这件伤心事,她眼眶里噙满了泪。
Hearing this sad news, her eyes filled with tears.
她的眼眶裡閃爍著晶瑩的淚花。
她的眼眶里闪烁著晶莹的泪花。
Crystal tears sparkled in her eyes.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area around the eyes, often mentioned when someone is about to cry.

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