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淚光

简泪光 · 繁淚光

Mandarin · pinyin lèi guāng

glistening teardrops

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光: guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
泪: lèi · tears; weep, cry

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4–1 · lei4 guang1

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noun

glistening teardrops (in the eyes)

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