西眉南脸 — “Describes a woman of exceptional beauty”
西眉南脸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of exceptional beauty”. Comparing her to legendary beauties like Xi Shi and Nan Wei. Literally, “Xi Shi's eyebrows and Nan Wei's face”.
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西眉南脸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
西眉南脸 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 西眉南脸
那位舞者身姿曼妙，西眉南脸，一颦一笑都充满了古典韵味。
The dancer was graceful and exceptionally beautiful; every frown and smile exuded classical charm.
Idioms Related to 西眉南脸
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- xī西shān山rì日báo薄approaching end or severe decline
- xī西shān山rì日pò迫nearing the end of life or decay
- xī西shān山è饿fū夫steadfast integrity and defiance
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- xī西shī施pěng捧xīn心a beauty's pained expression enhances her charm
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- xī西hé河zhī之tòng痛profound grief over loss of son
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Open the tool →Questions about 西眉南脸
What does 西眉南脸 mean?
西眉南脸 (xī méi nán liǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of exceptional beauty”.
How do you pronounce 西眉南脸?
西眉南脸 is pronounced xī méi nán liǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 西眉南脸 literally mean?
Literally, 西眉南脸 means “Xi Shi's eyebrows and Nan Wei's face”. It is used to mean “describes a woman of exceptional beauty”.
What is the Chinese definition of 西眉南脸?
西眉：西施；南脸：南威。比喻女子容貌美丽