English–Chinese
“wisp” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǚ
Example
她眼中有一缕忧伤。tā yǎn zhōng yǒu yì lǚ yōu shāng
There is a wisp of sadness in her eyes.
How to say “wisp” in Chinese
“Wisp” in Chinese is 缕 (lǚ).
A thin, continuous line that appears as a strand, a faint trace, or a small current of feeling.
Example sentences with 缕
清晨，一缕阳光照进了房间。qīng chén yì lǚ yáng guāng zhào jìn le fáng jiān
In the early morning, a ray of sunlight shone into the room.
Tips for using 缕
- This measure word is common in descriptive writing about light, smoke, and feelings, while ordinary conversation often uses more neutral wording.