(lèi) - Ancient place name & also an archaic form of 淚 (tear).

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· lèi

Ancient place name;

also an archaic form of 淚 (tear).

Ancient place namealso an archaic form of 淚 (tear).

Usage highlights

Ancient place nameArchaic form of tearHistorical reference

Synonyms

  • tear (modern equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient place name 洡 is mentioned in historical texts (古地名洡).
  • In some old texts, 洡 is used to mean tears (洡 as archaic 淚).
  • The character appears in ancient geographical records (古代地理记录中的洡).

Collocations

  • Ancient place name(古地名洡)
  • Archaic form of tear(古淚字)
  • Historical reference(历史文献中的洡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a place name in ancient Chinese historical and geographical texts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars studying classical texts.

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