眉目 (méi mu) — brows and eyes; facial features; (figurative) key points; sequence of ideas; sign of progress
Definition
Literally 'brows and eyes,' used for facial features. Figuratively means 'signs of progress' or 'logical thread' (有眉目, 没眉目) — a situation showing shape or sequence of ideas.
noun
brows and eyesfacial features(figurative) key pointssequence of ideassign of progress
Examples
- 眉目，。Tā de méi mu hěn hǎo kàn, dà jiā dōu xǐ huan tā.Her facial features are very attractive; everyone likes her.
- 眉目，。Zhè jiàn shì zhōng yú yǒu le méi mu, wǒ men kě yǐ zuò xià yí bù le.This matter finally has some clarity; we can take the next step.
- ，眉目。Tā jiǎng dé luàn qī bā zāo, yì diǎn méi mu dōu méi yǒu.He spoke all mixed up, without any logical sequence.
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