澘 (shān) - Tears flowing & to shed tears.

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shān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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澘 · shān

Tears flowing;

to shed tears.

Tears flowingto shed tears.

Usage highlights

Tears flowingShed tears silentlyTears fallingWeep silentlyMoved to tears

Synonyms

  • 泪— tears
  • 泣— to weep
  • 涕— tears; nasal mucus

Antonyms

  • 笑— to laugh; smile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tears flowed down her cheeks (泪澘).
  • He wept silently (澘然泪下).
  • The story moved her to tears (令人澘然).

Collocations

  • Tears flowing(泪澘)
  • Shed tears silently(澘然)
  • Tears falling(澘落)
  • Weep silently(澘泣)
  • Moved to tears(令人澘然)

Idioms

  • Tears flowing silently(澘然泪下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A literary character describing the quiet flow of tears, often used in classical poetry and prose.
  • Evokes a sense of quiet sorrow or deep emotion rather than loud weeping.

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