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哭 (kū, to cry) vs 流泪 (liúlèi, to shed tears) — use 流泪 when emphasizing the act of shedding tears specifically, while 哭 refers more broadly to the act of crying which may include sounds and expressions.
流泪 is mostly used in emotional contexts, so it's important to use it thoughtfully. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar expressions for crying, such as 哭 (kū), which is more general. Be careful with tone pronunciation; 流 (liú) has a rising tone, while 泪 (lèi) has a falling tone.
As part of HSK Level 5, 流泪 connects with other emotional vocabulary like 快乐 (kuàilè) for happiness and 伤心 (shāngxīn) for sadness. Focus on using this term in sentences that describe emotional experiences to deepen understanding and usage.
Learners often mix up 流泪 with its synonyms. For example, saying '我流泪了' (wǒ liú lèi le) is correct, while '我哭了' (wǒ kū le) might be used incorrectly when they specifically mean 'I shed tears.' Ensure you choose based on the emotional context.
Pronunciation of 流泪
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How to say to shed tears in Chinese
“to shed tears” in Chinese is流泪
流泪 refers to the act of shedding tears, typically as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to describe situations where someone is crying, whether from happiness or sorrow.
When to use 流泪
流泪 is mostly used in emotional contexts, so it's important to use it thoughtfully. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar expressions for crying, such as 哭 (kū), which is more general. Be careful with tone pronunciation; 流 (liú) has a rising tone, while 泪 (lèi) has a falling tone.
流泪 or something close to it
哭 (kū, to cry) vs 流泪 (liúlèi, to shed tears) — use 流泪 when emphasizing the act of shedding tears specifically, while 哭 refers more broadly to the act of crying which may include sounds and expressions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 流泪 with its synonyms. For example, saying '我流泪了' (wǒ liú lèi le) is correct, while '我哭了' (wǒ kū le) might be used incorrectly when they specifically mean 'I shed tears.' Ensure you choose based on the emotional context.
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Grammar Patterns of 流泪
流泪 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他的眼睛开始不停地____，与此同时他的视力也变得越来越差。
His eyes began to tear up constantly, and at the same time his eyesight got worse and worse.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 流泪
No, 流泪 can describe tears shed from both sadness and joy, so context is important.
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