shed tears; weep
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to shed tears; to weep; to let tears fall
literaryLiterary or formal register. Often used in the context of parting, grief, or deep emotion. Combines 洒 (to sprinkle, scatter) with 泪 (tears) for a vivid image of tears falling like scattered drops.
Èr二
rén人
sǎ洒
lèi泪
ér而
bié别
。
The two parted with tears in their eyes.
Tā她
wàng望
zhe着
yuǎn远
qù去
de的
liè列
chē车
，
bù不
jīn禁
sǎ洒
lèi泪
。
Watching the train depart into the distance, she couldn't help but shed tears.
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Yīng英
xióng雄
shì事
jì迹
lìng令
rén人
sǎ洒
lèi泪
。
The heroic deeds moved people to tears.