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秋波

秋波

Chinese

 
autumn; fall; harvest time; a swing
 
wave; ripple; storm; surge
simp. and trad.
(秋波) 		秋 波

Noun

秋波

  1. autumn ripples
  2. bright eyes of a (beautiful) woman (figurative)

Usage notes

  • This phrase can also be used in the context of someone who figuratively bats their eyes (as a way to get something that they want).

Derived terms

Etymology

秋 (autumn) + 波 (waves)

Originally used by poets such as Li Bai for its literal meaning. Later poets such as Su Shi used this phrase as a metaphor for the beauty of a woman's eyes. This is the colloquial usage that we see today.

Pronunciation

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