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autumn; fall; harvest time autumn; fall; harvest time; a swing |
wave; (Cantonese) ball
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| simp. #(秋波)
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| Literally: “autumn waves”.
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Etymology
Originally used by poets such as Li Bai for its literal meaning. Later poets such as Su Shi used this phrase as a metaphor for the beauty of a woman's eyes. This is the colloquial usage that we see today.
Pronunciation
Noun
秋波
- (literary) autumn ripples
- (figurative) bright and clear eyes of a beautiful woman; amorous glance
Usage notes
- This phrase can also be used in the context of someone who figuratively bats their eyes (as a way to get something that they want).
Derived terms
Korean
Noun
秋波 • (chupa) (hangeul 추파)
- hanja form? of 추파 (“romantic move; amorous glance; etc.”)