We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「擠眉溜眼」, explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「擠眉溜眼」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Use eyes and eyebrows to signal. Same as “wink”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jǐ méi liū yǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jai1 mei4 lau6 ngaan5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
