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March 24, 2026
热泪盈眶(熱淚盈眶)rèlèiyíngkuàng(re4lei4ying2kuang4)
The idiom 热泪盈眶 (rè lèi yíng kuàng) describes a state of being so emotionally moved that one's eyes fill with tears. It is commonly used in contexts of deep joy, gratitude, or overwhelming emotion, such as during heartfelt reunions or moments of profound inspiration.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions openly, especially during significant life events, is common. This idiom captures the essence of how emotional experiences are cherished and shared among friends and family.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pot of hot soup (热, rè) boiling over, spilling out tears (泪, lèi) into your eyes (盈眶, yíng kuàng) when you see a long-lost friend. The 'hot' indicates intense emotion, and the 'tears' represent the overflowing feeling.
Meanings of 热泪盈眶
rèlèiyíngkuàng(re4lei4ying2kuang4)
1eyes brimming with tears of excitement (idiom)
2extremely moved
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About 热泪盈眶
热泪盈眶Simplified
熱淚盈眶Traditional
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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感动 (gǎndòng) - use 热泪盈眶 when emphasizing the physical manifestation of tears, while 感动 focuses on the emotional impact.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pot of hot soup (热, rè) boiling over, spilling out tears (泪, lèi) into your eyes (盈眶, yíng kuàng) when you see a long-lost friend. The 'hot' indicates intense emotion, and the 'tears' represent the overflowing feeling.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse this idiom with similar expressions that convey sadness. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts, and common collocations include '感动' (gǎn dòng, to be moved) and '情感' (qíng gǎn, emotion). Remember to use the correct tones to convey the intended meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 idiom, 热泪盈眶 connects to other advanced vocabulary that expresses emotions. Focus on understanding idiomatic expressions and how they can enhance language fluency by providing cultural depth.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions openly, especially during significant life events, is common. This idiom captures the essence of how emotional experiences are cherished and shared among friends and family.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 热泪盈眶 with expressions of sadness, mistakenly using it to describe crying due to sorrow. A correct usage would be '他听到这个感人的故事时，热泪盈眶。' (He was moved to tears upon hearing this touching story).
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Cultural Notes for 热泪盈眶
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions openly, especially during significant life events, is common. This idiom captures the essence of how emotional experiences are cherished and shared among friends and family.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, displays of emotion can vary widely; while some may express joy openly, others may do so more reservedly compared to the expressive nature of 热泪盈眶 in Chinese contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 热泪盈眶
No, this idiom specifically refers to being moved by joy or profound emotion, not sadness.
It is generally used in more formal or literary contexts.
It's suitable for emotional moments, such as reunions, weddings, or inspirational speeches.
