皱眉 (zhòu méi) — to frown, to knit one's brows
Definition
A verb-object phrase meaning to frown — physically knit the brows together to show displeasure, worry, or concentration. Common in both literal description and figurative writing.
verb
to frownto knit one's brows
Examples
- 。Tā zhòu zhe méi kàn wán le nà fēng xìn.He finished reading that letter with a frown.
- 皱眉，。Tā bù xǐ huan zhòu méi, pà cháng zhòu wén.She doesn't like to frown, afraid of getting wrinkles.
- 皱眉。Tā zhòu méi de yàng zi kàn qǐ lái hěn yán sù.His frowning expression looks very serious.
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