leoi6 seoi2淚水泪水

Jyutpingleoi6 seoi2

Yaleleuih séui

名詞Common

Definition

Tear; the liquid secretion from the eyes, especially when crying.

neutralbodyemotion

How it's used

Refers specifically to the tears shed during emotional distress or physical pain. While眼水 is a broader term that can include tears caused by irritation or wind, 淚水 carries a more literary or dramatic weight. It is frequently used in written contexts or when describing a particularly moving scene.

Measure word

dik6滴dikh

Examples

keoi5佢haam3喊dou3到seng4成min6面dou1都hai6係leoi6淚seoi2水。

She cried until her whole face was covered in tears.

nei5你zou6做me1咩lau4流leoi6淚seoi2水aa4呀？

Why are you shedding tears?

Common phrases

jan4人zou6造leoi6淚seoi2水

artificial tears

leoi6淚seoi2水jing4盈hong1眶

eyes brimming with tears

Common mistake

Avoid using 淚水 in casual situations where simple irritation is the cause, as it sounds overly poetic or formal. Use 眼水 instead for everyday occurrences like getting dust in your eye.