顮 (bīn) - Frowning & wrinkling the brow

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bīn ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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顮 · bīn

Frowning;

wrinkling the brow;

to knit one's brows in worry or concentration.

Frowningwrinkling the browto knit one's brows in worry or concentration.

Usage highlights

Frowning browsKnitted foreheadFrowning expressionWorried frownDeep in thought with furrowed brow

Synonyms

  • 皱— to wrinkle; to crease
  • 蹙— to knit; to contract
  • 颦— to frown; to knit brows

Antonyms

  • 舒— to relax; to smooth out
  • 展— to spread out; to unfold

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He frowned with worry (顮眉).
  • The scholar knitted his brows in thought (顮额思索).
  • Her face showed a pained expression (面有顮容).

Collocations

  • Frowning brows(顮眉)
  • Knitted forehead(顮额)
  • Frowning expression(顮容)
  • Worried frown(忧顮)
  • Deep in thought with furrowed brow(沉思顮额)

Idioms

  • Frowning and worrying(顮眉蹙额)
  • Knitted brows and anxious heart(顮眉焦心)
  • Frowning over difficult problems(难题顮额)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts the physical expression of worry, concentration, or distress through facial muscles.
  • In classical Chinese literature, such expressions often signify deep thought, concern, or emotional distress.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and specialized contexts.

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