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The character 泣 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic water radical 氵 on the left indicating tears or liquid, and the phonetic component 立 on the right providing the pronunciation. Its primary meaning is the act of weeping or shedding tears, especially in a quiet, subdued manner. Unlike other characters for crying, 泣 emphasizes the visual flow of tears rather than loud vocalizations, making it the preferred term for expressing silent grief, hidden sorrow, or the quiet release of deep emotional pain.
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她在房间里哭泣。
孩子哭泣着要妈妈。
他抽泣着走出教室。
悲伤电影让她泣下。
她泣诉自己的不幸。
他独自在雨中泣立。
听到批评，他泣诉委屈。
在寂静的夜里，他独自泣吟。