4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 114

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「愁眉不展」, with its explanation below.

Today’s idiom is 「愁眉不展」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Show: stretch. His brows were furrowed with worry. Used to describe the look of being worried.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chóu méi bù zhǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sau4 mei4 bat1 jin2

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.