The Chinese word **流淌 (liútǎng)** is a compound verb formed by combining two characters with closely related meanings to express a nuanced action. The first character, **流 (liú)**, broadly means "to flow" or "a current," while the second, **淌 (tǎng)**, specifies a manner of flowing, often meaning "to drip," "to trickle," or "to shed (tears)." Together, they create a single, more vivid verb that describes the smooth, continuous, and often gentle movement of a liquid, such as water or blood, effectively merging the general concept of flowing with a specific sense of its fluid, pouring motion.