How common it is
泪 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lèi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
泪表示眼泪。
lèi biǎo shì yǎn lèi。
泪 means tears.
Context note
泪常用于情绪、感动和故事。
lèi cháng yòng yú qíng xù 、 gǎn dòng hé gù shì。
It is often used with emotions, being moved, and stories.
5 examples
她流泪了。
tā liú lèi le。
She cried tears.
泪水掉下来了。
lèi shuǐ diào xià lái le。
Tears fell down.
他眼里有泪。
tā yǎn lǐ yǒu lèi。
There were tears in his eyes.
泪让人感动。
lèi ràng rén gǎn dòng。
Tears move people.
看电影时他掉了泪。
kàn diàn yǐng shí tā diào le lèi。
He shed tears while watching the movie.
5 mini stories
老师说，泪有时是因为太感动。
lǎo shī shuō， lèi yǒu shí shì yīn wèi tài gǎn dòng。
The teacher said tears are sometimes because of being deeply moved.
她听到好消息后流泪。
tā tīng dào hǎo xiāo xī hòu liú lèi。
She cried after hearing the good news.
孩子的泪让妈妈很心疼。
hái zi de lèi ràng mā ma hěn xīn téng。
The child's tears made Mom feel heartache.
泪水让眼睛红红的。
lèi shuǐ ràng yǎn jīng hóng hóng de。
Tears made the eyes red.
他把泪擦干，继续学习。
tā bǎ lèi cā gān， jì xù xué xí。
He wiped away his tears and continued studying.