spring breeze; favor; kindly expression
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
spring breeze
literaryLiteral meaning. Often evokes pleasant, warm imagery of spring and renewal.
The spring breeze brings warmth, and all things revive.
The warm spring breeze turns the fields green.
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We bathed in the spring breeze, feeling extremely comfortable.
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favor; grace; kindness
archaicMetaphorical, literary usage, implying benevolent treatment or patronage from a superior.
I wish to bathe in your favor and repay you with gratitude (idiom).
The four great joys of life—rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend in a distant land, the wedding night, and seeing one's name on the official list—all feel like a refreshing spring breeze.
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kindly expression; beaming face
literaryCommon metaphorical expression meaning someone looks very happy, satisfied, or gentle, often used in '春风满面'.
He's beaming with joy today; he must have some happy news.
The teacher wore a spring-breeze-like smile, encouraging us to keep working hard.
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Seeing their child achieved good results, the parents' faces were radiant with joy.