Word information
Simplified烛泪
Traditional燭淚
Pinyinzhú lèi
Part of speechDictionary
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Chinese word dictionary
烛泪
zhú lèi · drop of melted wax that runs down the side of a candle
Character breakdown
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眼泪yǎnlèitear; teardrop; CL:滴[di1]
流泪liú lèito shed tears
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热泪盈眶rèlèi-yíngkuàngeyes brimming with tears of excitement (idiom); extremely moved
花烛huā zhúwedding candles; a pair of large, red, ornately decorated candles placed in the bridal chamber during a traditional Chinese wedding night, symbolizing the union of the couple; (botany) anthurium