沰 (tuō) - To drip & to shed tears

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tuō ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

婷婉

沰 · tuō

To drip;

to shed tears;

also an ancient place name.

To dripto shed tearsalso an ancient place name.

Usage highlights

Dripping tearsTuo cityFalling raindropsDripping waterShedding tears

Synonyms

  • 滴— to drip
  • 落— to fall/drop

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tears dripping down (沰泪).
  • An ancient place called Tuo (沰城).
  • Raindrops falling (雨沰).

Collocations

  • Dripping tears(沰泪)
  • Tuo city(沰城)
  • Falling raindrops(雨沰)
  • Dripping water(水沰)
  • Shedding tears(垂沰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing dripping liquids or tears.
  • Used as a place name in ancient China, though location is uncertain.

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