Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「張敞畫眉」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「張敞畫眉」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Zhang Chang: A native of Pingyang during the Han Dynasty, he served as the Prefect of Jingzhao during the reign of Emperor Xuan. Zhang Chang draws eyebrows for his wife. In the old days, it was used to describe a good relationship between husband and wife.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhāng chǎng huà méi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeung1 tong2 wa2/waak6 mei4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
