泪痕 (lèi hén) — tear stains; tear-streak marks (on the face)
Definition
泪痕 refers to the visible streaks or marks left by tears on the face after crying — a concrete, physical trace rather than the act of crying itself.
noun
tear stainstear-streak marks (on the face)
Examples
- 泪痕。Tā liǎn shàng de lèi hén hái méi gān.The tear stains on her face are still not dry.
- 泪痕。Tā yòng shǒu cā diào le lèi hén.He wiped away the tear stains with his hand.
- 泪痕。Zhào piàn lǐ tā de lèi hén hěn qīng chǔ.In the photo, her tear streaks are very clear.
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