泗 (sì) - Snivel, nasal mucus & the Si River, a tributary of the Huai

泗Tone 4

sì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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泗 · sì

Snivel, nasal mucus;

the Si River, a tributary of the Huai River in ancient China;

also refers to the region around Qufu in Shandong.

Snivel, nasal mucusthe Si River, a tributary of the Huaialso refers to the region around Qufu in

Usage highlights

Snivel and tearsSi RiverBy the Si RiverSi River regionSi CountySizhou

Synonyms

  • 涕— tears; nasal discharge
  • 鼻涕— nasal mucus

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His nose was running with snot (涕泗).
  • The Si River (泗水) flows through Shandong.
  • Confucius taught his disciples by the Si River (泗上).
  • Ancient texts mention the Si River region (泗滨).

Collocations

  • Snivel and tears(涕泗)
  • Si River(泗水)
  • By the Si River(泗上)
  • Si River region(泗滨)
  • Si County(泗县)
  • Sizhou(泗州)

Idioms

  • Tears and snivel flowing profusely(涕泗横流)
  • Tears streaming down(涕泗交流)
  • Weeping bitterly(涕泗滂沱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to the Si River, a significant river in ancient China flowing through modern Shandong.
  • The area around the Si River is culturally important as it was near Qufu, the hometown of Confucius.
  • In classical texts, '涕泗' often appears to describe extreme grief with tears and nasal mucus.

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