印堂 (yìn táng) — (physiognomy) the space between the eyebrows, associated with luck and fortune
Definition
In Chinese physiognomy (面相), 印堂 is the spot between the eyebrows, read for clues about a person's current fortune. Darkening is read as bad luck; a bright, clear area signals good fortune ahead.
noun
(physiognomy) the space between the eyebrowsassociated with luck and fortune
Examples
- 印堂,。Tā zuì jìn yìn táng fā hēi, hǎo xiàng yùn qì bú tài hǎo.His brow area has darkened recently — seems like his luck isn't great.
- 印堂,。Suàn mìng de shuō tā yìn táng fā liàng, zuì jìn huì yǒu hǎo shì.The fortune teller said his brow area is bright, so good things will happen soon.
- 印堂,?Nǐ de yìn táng yǒu diǎn fā hóng, shì bu shì zuó wǎn méi shuì hǎo?The area between your eyebrows looks a bit red — did you not sleep well last night?
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