露水 (lù shuǐ) — dew; (figurative) something ephemeral or short-lived
Definition
Literally 'exposed water' — the dew that forms on plants overnight. Often used figuratively for things that are beautiful but vanish quickly, like a short-lived romance.
noun
dew(figurative) something ephemeral or short-lived
Examples
- 露水。Cǎo yè shàng de lù shuǐ zài yáng guāng xià shǎn shǎn fā guāng.The dew on the grass leaves sparkles in the sunlight.
- 露水。Tā men de gǎn qíng xiàng lù shuǐ yí yàng duǎn zàn.Their feelings are as brief as dew.
- 露水，。Rén shēng jiù xiàng lù shuǐ, hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī le.Life is like dew — it disappears quickly.
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