揾
press with finger; wipe tears
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to press with one's finger(s)
literaryOriginally described the action of pressing down with a finger, such as on a flute hole or a raised surface. Now primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
When playing the flute, one must press the holes with one's fingers.
He gently pressed the ancient coin's texture with his finger.
verb
to wipe (tears); to dry (tears)
literaryA classical term specifically for wiping away tears, often implying sorrow or parting. Commonly appears in phrases like 揾泪 (wipe tears) or 揾英雄泪 (wipe the tears of a frustrated hero). Note: In Cantonese, this character is also used colloquially to mean 'to look for' (as in 揾工, to look for work), but this usage is dialectal.
She held a handkerchief and quietly wiped her tears.
A hero with no place to use his abilities can only part with tears wiped away.
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Using one's sleeve to wipe tears, overcome with grief.