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Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「柳眉剔豎」, as shown below.

The idiom 「柳眉剔豎」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Describes a woman’s raised eyebrows when she is angry.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

liǔ méi tī shù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lau5 mei4 tek1 syu6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.