Definition & Meaning

blood streak; a trace of blood

Word usage

xuè sī

血 丝

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n.blood streak; a trace of blood
- tā yǎn li chōng mǎn xuè sī
  他眼里充满血丝。
  His eyes are bloodshot.
- yóu yú shuì mián bù zú tā liǎng yǎn bù mǎn xuè sī
  由于睡眠不足，他两眼布满血丝。
  His eyes are bloodshot because of lack of sleep.

Word usage

common measure word
"血丝" is often matched with measure word "条"or"根".
- 一条血丝
  one blood streak
- 一根血丝
  one blood streak

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