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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.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

眉méibrow
目mùeye

眉 names the brows and 目 names the eyes, together referring to facial features or key points.

Characters in this word

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

眉 originally showed 𠃜, hair, above 目, an eye.

Open 眉 →

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

目 began as a drawing of a human eye, turned sideways.

Open 目 →
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