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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