睂 (méi) - Eyebrow — the arch of hair above the & also refers to the upper margin of a

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睂 · méi

Eyebrow — the arch of hair above the eye;

also refers to the upper margin of a book or scroll.

Eyebrow — the arch of hair above thealso refers to the upper margin of a

Usage highlights

Eyebrow pencilEyebrow shapeThick eyebrowsThin eyebrowsEyebrow ridgeBook eyebrow

Synonyms

  • 眉— eyebrow (more common modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has beautiful eyebrows (美丽的睂).
  • The book's eyebrow contains the chapter title (书的睂上有章节标题).
  • He raised his eyebrows in surprise (他惊讶地扬起睂).

Collocations

  • Eyebrow pencil(睂笔)
  • Eyebrow shape(睂形)
  • Thick eyebrows(浓睂)
  • Thin eyebrows(细睂)
  • Eyebrow ridge(睂骨)
  • Book eyebrow(书睂)

Idioms

  • Raise eyebrows and stare angrily(横睂怒目)
  • Eyebrows raised in delight(喜上睂梢)
  • Eyebrows like distant mountains(远山如睂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese physiognomy, eyebrows are considered indicators of personality and fortune.
  • Well-shaped eyebrows were considered a mark of beauty in classical Chinese aesthetics.
  • The character appears in classical texts but is now largely superseded by the more common form 眉.

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