thu thuỷ
[tʰu˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the waters of autumn
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
灡秋水濕春山
花悭輸𧺀柳𪬡歛撑Her eyes: soul-deep liquid pools of autumn lake water.
Her eyebrows: silhouettes of mount’n crests in spring.
Flowers envied her captivating looks.
Willows grieved at her youthful freshness.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) limpid eyes of a beautiful woman
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “thu thuỷ” mean?
(noun) the waters of autumn
Is “thu thuỷ” formal or informal?
thu thuỷ is generally formal.