洒狗血
sǎ​gǒu​xuè

melodramatic

  • created sense approved 洒狗血/灑狗血 · sǎ​gǒu​xuè · melodramatic — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    洒狗血 / 灑狗血

    sǎ​gǒu​xuè

    melodramatic

    To overact or be excessively sentimental; often used to describe theatrical performances or television dramas that use cheap tricks to move the audience.

    sǎ​gǒu​xiě

    洒, 狗血

    洒 (literal) → 洒/灑 · sǎ · to sprinkle 狗血 (literal) → 狗血 · gǒu​xiě · melodramatic

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