Definition
眼波 is a literary term that refers to a woman's affectionate or flirtatious glance, often described as rippling like water waves (波). It is commonly used in poetry and classical literature to convey subtle emotions through eye contact.
n.
a loving or flirtatious glance (literary, often of a woman)
Examples
- 眼波。Tā de yǎn bō ràng rén xīndòng.Her affectionate glance made people's hearts flutter.
- 眼波。Shīrén yòng yǎn bō lái xíngróng nǚzǐ de róuqíng.Poets use "yanbo" to describe a woman's tender feelings.
- 眼波，。Nà yì mǒ yǎn bō, fǎngfú sùshuō zhe qiān yán wàn yǔ.That hint of a loving glance seemed to speak a thousand words.
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