leoi6 han4淚痕泪痕
Jyutpingleoi6 han4
Yaleleuih hàhn
Definition
Tear stains; the tracks or marks left on the face by tears.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Refers specifically to the visible trail left on the skin after tears have dried. It is often used in descriptive or literary contexts to emphasize someone's sadness or the aftermath of a long crying session. While it is a noun, it frequently appears in sentences describing the state of a person's face.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you see the tear stain at the corner of her eye?
Related words
Common phrases
face covered in tear stains
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
