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泪腺

tear gland

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

lei4xian4 • lèixiàn

Meaning

Primary

tear gland

Alternatives

tear glands

Mnemonic

A 泪腺 tear gland is a 腺 gland that produces 泪 tears.

Usage

泪腺 会 产生 眼泪。

The tear glands produce tears.

泪腺 的 功能 是 保护 眼睛。

The function of the tear glands is to protect the eyes.

当 你 哭泣 时， 泪腺 会 分泌 更多 眼泪。

When you cry, your tear glands secrete more tears.