涟
ripples; teary
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
ripples caused by wind blowing on the water
literarySpecifically refers to fine wave patterns on water surfaces; often used in the compound '涟漪'.
The breeze brushed past, causing ripples to appear on the lake.
The stone thrown into the water broke the original ripples.
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The ripples in the water spread outwards ring by ring.
The pool water is clear; as soon as the wind blows, ripples form.
Faint ripples could be seen vaguely under the lotus leaves.
adjective
teary; shedding tears continuously
literaryUsed to describe a state of crying or shedding tears continuously, often in literary or poetic contexts.
She thought of the past and could not help but shed tears continuously.
Hearing this bad news, he shed tears of old age.
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Facing the parting, everyone felt like crying continuously.
The poem depicts the scene of a longing woman shedding tears continuously.
He sat there alone, with a continuous glint of tears in his eyes.