汍
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Meaning: shed tears
💡 Think 'wan' as 'weep and nod' while tears flow.
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Character Story & Explanation
汍 (wán) is a rare character meaning 'to shed tears.' It appears in classical Chinese literature, often describing sorrowful weeping. Unlike common tear-related characters like 哭 (kū, cry) or 泪 (lèi, tear), 汍 specifically emphasizes the act of tears flowing. It is not used in modern daily conversation but may be encountered in poetry or ancient texts.
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