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The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「眉清目秀」, detailing its meaning and use.

Today’s idiom is 「眉清目秀」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Used to describe a person’s appearance as being pretty and not vulgar.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

méi qīng mù xiù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mei4 ching1 muk6 sau3

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.