flow; trickle; run
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to flow; to run (of liquids)
Specifically describes the movement of liquids like water, blood, or tears in a steady stream. Often used in both literal and literary contexts.
Qīng清
chè澈
de的
xī溪
shuǐ水
zài在
shān山
jiàn涧
zhōng中
jìng静
jìng静
dì地
liú流
tǎnɡ淌
。
The clear stream water flows quietly through the mountain gorge.
Wàng望
zhe着
zhuàng壮
lì丽
de的
jǐng景
sè色
，
tā他
de的
rè热
xuè血
fǎnɡ仿
fú佛
yě也
zài在
wèi为
zhī之
liú流
tǎnɡ淌
。
Gazing at the magnificent scenery, his hot blood seemed to flow for it.
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Rónɡ融
huà化
de的
xuě雪
shuǐ水
shùn顺
zhe着
wū屋
yán檐
liú流
tǎnɡ淌
xià下
lái来
。
The melted snow water trickled down along the eaves.
Shí石
yóu油
zài在
ɡuǎn管
dào道
lǐ里
kuài快
sù速
liú流
tǎnɡ淌
。
Oil flows rapidly through the pipeline.
Tīnɡ听
dào到
bēi悲
shānɡ伤
de的
ɡù故
shì事
，
tā她
de的
yǎn眼
lèi泪
zhǐ止
bú不
zhù住
dì地
liú流
tǎnɡ淌
。
Hearing the sad story, her tears kept flowing uncontrollably.