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“dew” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlù

Example

清晨,花瓣上挂着许多露。qīng chén huā bàn shàng guà zhe xǔ duō lù

In the early morning, many drops of dew cling to the flower petals.

Illustration for 露 (dew)

How to say “dew” in Chinese

“Dew” in Chinese is 露 (lù).

A hidden trace reaches the surface and becomes visible, like fine water drops left overnight.

Full entry for 露: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 露

清晨,草叶上挂着晶莹的露珠。qīng chén cǎo yè shàng guà zhe jīng yíng de lù zhū

In the early morning, sparkling dewdrops cling to the blades of grass.

Tips for using 露

  • The bare noun can sound literary in everyday conversation, so the moisture sense often appears in fuller compounds, while reveal-related uses are also commonly learned as compounds.

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