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“shed tears” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinliú lèi

Example

看那部电影时她会流泪。kàn nà bù diàn yǐng shí tā huì liú lèi

She sheds tears when she watches that movie.

Illustration for 流泪 (shed tears)

How to say “shed tears” in Chinese

“Shed tears” in Chinese is 流泪 (liú lèi).

Tears move out of the eyes and down the face as visible signs of feeling, pain, or irritation.

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

Example sentences with 流泪

看完那篇报道，他感动得流泪。kàn wán nà piān bào dào tā gǎn dòng de liú lèi

After reading the report, he was moved to tears.

Tips for using 流泪

  • Everyday Chinese can use this word for tears caused by a sad film, smoke, wind, pain, or strong feelings, not only sadness.

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