潸 (shān) - Tears flowing & weeping

潸Tone 1

shān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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潸 · shān

Tears flowing;

weeping;

tearful appearance.

Tears flowingweepingtearful appearance.

Usage highlights

Tears streaming downTearful appearanceMoved to tearsShedding tearsTears flowingWeeping sadly

Synonyms

  • 泪— tear
  • 泣— weep
  • 涕— tears, nasal mucus

Antonyms

  • 笑— laugh, smile
  • 喜— joy, happiness

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tears streaming down (潸然泪下).
  • A tearful expression (潸潸的样子).
  • Moved to tears (潸然动容).
  • Tears silently falling (潸潸而落).

Collocations

  • Tears streaming down(潸然泪下)
  • Tearful appearance(潸潸)
  • Moved to tears(潸然动容)
  • Shedding tears(潸泪)
  • Tears flowing(潸流)
  • Weeping sadly(潸泣)

Idioms

  • Tears streaming down(潸然泪下)
  • Tears flowing freely(潸潸而下)
  • Moved to tears(潸然动容)

Cultural background

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  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe silent, flowing tears.
  • Conveys a sense of quiet sorrow or deep emotion rather than loud weeping.
  • Associated with refined emotional expression in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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