秋波
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Chinese[edit]
autumn; fall; harvest time autumn; fall; harvest time; a swing |
wave; (Cantonese) ball | ||
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trad. (秋波) | 秋 | 波 | |
simp. #(秋波) | 秋 | 波 | |
Literally: “autumn waves”. |
Etymology[edit]
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[edit]
Noun[edit]
秋波
Usage notes[edit]
- 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[edit]
Korean[edit]
Hanja in this term | |
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秋 | 波 |