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Using 泪 (lèi) to express "tear"
Description & Modification
Structure
泪 + 流
Explanation
The character 泪 (lèi) means "tear" (as in a teardrop). It is frequently used in emotional expressions and literary contexts. Common phrases include 流泪 (to shed tears), 泪水 (tears), and 眼泪 (tears). It conveys sadness, emotion, or being deeply moved.
Examples
她听到这个消息，忍不住流下了泪。
Tā tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, rěnbuzhù liú xià le lèi.
When she heard the news, she couldn't help but shed tears.
他的眼里含着泪，却没有说一句话。
Tā de yǎn lǐ hán zhe lèi, què méiyǒu shuō yī jù huà.
His eyes were filled with tears, but he didn't say a word.
那首歌让很多人感动得流泪了。
Nà shǒu gē ràng hěn duō rén gǎndòng de liú lèi le.
That song moved many people to tears.