抛洒 (pāo sǎ) — to shed (tears, blood, sweat, etc.), to drip

Definition

A literary verb meaning 'to shed' (tears, blood, sweat) — paints a vivid, often heroic or emotional picture, more elevated than everyday 掉 or 流. Usually used in writing, not casual speech.

verb

to shed (tears, blood, sweat, etc.)to drip

Examples

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Zhàn shì men wèi zǔ guó pāo sǎ rè xuè.
The soldiers shed hot blood for the motherland.
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Tā měi tiān zài tián lǐ pāo sǎ hàn shuǐ.
He sheds sweat in the fields every day.
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Tā pāo sǎ zhe xǐ yuè de lèi shuǐ.
She shed tears of joy.

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